On this week's Dear Science, Christina caught up with AUT Professor Marcus Jones. They spoke about the new variant of Covid-19 spreading around, the surge of new researchers using the Hubble telescope, and the unfortunate side effect of anti-flood barriers in Venice.
Dr. Shane Reti chats to Breakfast producer Zoë about phase two of Aotearoa's Omicron plan, the anti-vaccine mandate protests in the Capital, and the passing of the bill to ban conversion therapy. Whakarongo mai!
Tim Batt's back! Today he chats about the new 'The Platform' thing, and also differing views on how media should report on the anti-vaccine mandate protests in Pōneke. Whakarongo mai!
Pr. Jennifer Curtin phones up to chat about the borders reopening, Simon Bridges' resignation, and the clean-up after anti-vaccine mandate riot at Parliament. Whakarongo mai.
On the first Dear Science of the year Allan Blackman joins us to talk all things anti-ageing with some alarming evidence that we can reverse and speed up ageing. We also discuss the science of silky smooth chocolate, and the war in Ukraine's impact on atomic findings.
Associate Professor Lara Greaves dials in for a bit of Political Commentary- she discusses the responses to anti-transphobia rallies on the weekend, National’s education policy and Stuart Nash's sacking.
Chris Fowlie recaps Canada's legalisation has displaced the illicit cannabis market, a new cannabinoid has been discovered during research into anti-cancer treatments, and discusses harm reduction as well as the use of bongs in public parks in Waikato. Thanks to The Hempstore!
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