Rachel chats to Kraus about his new album 'Fire! Water! Air! Kraus', and subaquatic listening events in early November, in collaboration with Pyramid Club.

In true Halloween spirit, this week's Dear Science topics are a real monster mash-up of frightening topics. Dr Joel Rindelaub phoned in from Invercargill to discuss zombie ants, the very real possibility of being scared to death, and something truly terrifying: whether we're living in a simulation. Spooky yet educational - whakorongo mai nei!

Happy November, listeners!

Joel Rindelaub joined Christina over the phone for a spooky Halloween special of Dear Science, discussing zombie ants, being scared to death, and existing in a simulation.

Casper spoke to Dr Shane Reti from the National party for our weekly segment about NCEA pass rates and alcohol law reform.

Christina spoke to Dr Ethan Plaut, a University of Auckland communications lecturer, about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

Casper also spoke to Darrin Bull from ADHD New Zealand about the barriers preventing people from obtaining an ADHD diagnosis.

He also had a kōrero with animal rights activist Aya Oba from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about their protest against the Melbourne Cup.

Alice Canton chats to Brynley Stent about Brynley's critically acclaimed show 'Soft Carnage' back to The Basement Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Alice Canton chats to Brynley Stent about Brynley's critically acclaimed show 'Soft Carnage' back to The Basement Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I am baaaaaaack! Missed u guys :~) Somewhat chill show (somewhat not at all). Definitely caffienated... Played new output from Pearson Sound on Hessle Audio, tunes I like to study to and hyperpop. 

Remix of the Day:

Aroent - Say [Ploy's Skeletal Tool Remix]

Rachel chats to Kraus about his new album 'Fire! Water! Air! Kraus', and subaquatic listening events in early November, in collaboration with Pyramid Club.

Postdoctoral research fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Dr Finbar Argus, chats about his research modelling the autonomic nervous system, and its possible applications. Whakarongo mai nei! 

A report by Spike about alcohol law reform in New Zealand, and the battle between community groups looking to determine their community's alcohol access, and large alcohol/supermarket companies looking to sell it.

Salene's here to talk about the scariest thing in town - the state of our renter's protection laws. Whakarongo mai nei for her advice on renter privacy, fixed term contracts, and raising rents. You can also check out these other helpful resources: