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Our Changing World

Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand.Winner 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards Best Factual Podcast - Episodic

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The science of snow

The science of snow

Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hai... Read more

26 Jul 2023

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Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER

Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER

Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC s... Read more

19 Jul 2023

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The puzzle of the silent mind

The puzzle of the silent mind

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Neurogenetic conditions in Aotearoa

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Here in Aotearoa, it's the winter solstice: the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. We're marking the occasion... Read more

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Battling weeds with biocontrol

In Aotearoa we talk a lot about mammalian predators attacking our native wildlife, but other insidious pests are quietly... Read more

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The complexities of soil

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