On this week's Dear Science, Frances Wright was joined by AUT Professor Allan Blackman. They began by talking about the serious but hilarious Ig Nobel Prizes and then moved onto research on toilet training cows from the University of Auckland. They finished up by talking about the food scientists who have found the key to perfectly smooth chocolate. 

On this week's Dear Science, Frances Wright was joined by AUT Professor Allan Blackman. They began by talking about the serious but hilarious Ig Nobel Prizes and then moved onto research on toilet training cows from the University of Auckland. They finished up by talking about the food scientists who have found the key to perfectly smooth chocolate. 

I tēnei ata on the Breakfast Show: Rob phones up for The Mind Trench; the Green Party co-leader is on the line for What's Up w/ Marama Davidson; the wonderful Fable phones up to chat about what's been happening in his music world; and Amelia talks rogues and vagabonds on Word Salad! Whakarongo mai. 

Following the excellent track 'Karakia', which spent many weeks in the 95bFM Top Ten; Fable is back with a new song 'Let Me In'. Whakarongo mai nei to hear his kōrero with Rachel about the "space-reggae" love song and more music on the horizon! 

Amelia chats about Thieves' Cant and the mysterious world of rogues and vagabonds. Whakarongo mai!

The Green Party co-leader chats about Auckland's lockdown extension, terrorism law reforms and New Zealand's response to the crisis in Afghanistan.

Rob chats about purs, politicians, pedestrians, and upside down rhinos. Whakarongo mai!

Joe reports on the toll digital work culture has had on teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. More to come on this next week.

Researchers from the University of Auckland have shown how cows can successfully be toilet trained and how it could help reduce Greenhouse Emissions and Water Contamination. Joe speaks to one of the researchers, Douglas Elliffe, on the matter.

Hope your musical diet can handle this much roughage? Live up, stay safe.