Our Changing World

By RNZ

Dr Claire Concannon follows scientists into the bush, over rivers, back to their labs and many places in-between to cover the most fascinating research being done in Aotearoa New Zealand.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,597 episodes available.

Our Changing World episodes:

May 07, 2015 Language and Sensory-Motor Experience
Alistair Knott is teaching a computer "baby" to speak different languages to see if syntax and sensory-motor experiences are linked
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15min
May 07, 2015 Exercise is the Best Medicine
The exercise physiology clinic at the University of Auckland combines exercise for rehabilitation with teaching and research
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14min
May 07, 2015 Exploring Seabed Methane Seeps
A team of NIWA marine scientists investigates methane seeps that bubble up from the seabed off the North Island's east coast.
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14min
May 07, 2015 A Devilish Cancer - Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease
In less than 20 years a rare contagious cancer has decimated Tasmanian devil numbers by 85 percent, but a vaccine may be on the way
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13min
April 30, 2015 Out-of-control Russian Space Capsule
Space scientist Duncan Steel explains what will happen to the out-of-control Russian space capsule that failed to reach the International Space Station.
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8min
April 30, 2015 Underwater Soundscape of the Hauraki Gulf
Underwater sounds as varied as sea urchins and boats, fish and whales, as well as dolphins and waves are helping build an underwater sound map of the Hauraki Gulf
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19min
April 30, 2015 Web Only Special: Long and Short Day Onions
Jiffin Khosa is continuing with the research on bulbing in onions to look at the difference between the short and long day varieties
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11min
April 30, 2015 Genes for Bulbing in Onions
University of Otago scientists have discovered the genes for bulbing in onions which may result in more reliability and bulbs better tailored to climate
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15min
April 30, 2015 How Electrical Stimulation Might Help Stroke Recovery
Researchers hope that electrical brain stimulation, like that used to treat Parkinson's disease, may help people who've had a stroke regain their movements
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15min
April 30, 2015 'First Step' in Reducing Methane Emissions
An AgResearch team identifies five compounds that reduce methane emissions from livestock by up to 90 per cent in initial trials.
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18min

FAQs about Our Changing World:

How many episodes does Our Changing World have?

The podcast currently has 1,597 episodes available.