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We’re shining the spotlight on the little critters that make the world go around. Bugs! Every episode, Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien will be interviewing a rising star of New Zealand science and s... more
FAQs about The Science Bug:How many episodes does The Science Bug have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
March 18, 2024The Science Bug – 18-03-2024Aotearoa: Wasp Capital of the World. In the final episode of the season, Morgane continues her intervie with Dr Jenny Jandt....more29minPlay
March 11, 2024The Science Bug – 11-03-2024(Not so) ferocious bees and wasps?! Morgane sits down with Dr JennyJandt to discuss aggression in social insects....more29minPlay
March 04, 2024The Science Bug Ep 8 – 04-03-2024Bees in submarines! Simon concludes his interview with Rene Devenish, and yes, bees were placed in submarines. For science!...more27minPlay
February 26, 2024The Science Bug Ep 7 – 26-02-2024Pollinators in a Warming World. Simon interviews Rene Devenish about cute little bees and the pernicious effects of climate change....more28minPlay
February 19, 2024The Science Bug Ep 6 – 19-02-2024More Butterflies. More Nettles! Morgane continues her interview with Greer Sanger about the Bug of the Year winner, Kahukura!...more28minPlay
February 12, 2024The Science Bug Ep 5 – 12-02-2024The Secrets of the Kahukura Butterfly. Butterflies and Nettles?! This week, Morgane is interviewing Greer Sanger about the native Red Admiral Butterfly, or Kahukura, and its relationship with stinging nettles, including the infamous Ongaonga....more29minPlay
February 05, 2024The Science Bug Ep 4 – 05-02-2024The bugs are back! It's time to round out the list of Bug of the Year contenders, and hear Morgane and Simon's top picks. You can vote for your favourite on line — bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz Thanks to the Entomological Society of NZ....more29minPlay
January 25, 2024The Science Bug Ep 3 – 25-01-2024Bug. Of. The. Year. Morgane and Simon are talking all the hot gossip for this year's candidates! You can vote for your favourite at bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz – thanks to the Entomological Society of NZ....more28minPlay
January 22, 2024The Science Bug Ep 2 – 22-01-2024This week, Simon is continuing his interview with Dr Ummat Somjee. They'll be talking about how the Giraffe Weevils can actually grow and maintain their crazy weapons....more27minPlay
January 15, 2024The Science Bug Ep 1 – 15-01-2024On the very first episode of The Science Bug, Simon is interviewing Dr Ummat Somjee of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. They'll be talking about Giraffe Weevils, a fascinating native NZ beetle, whose males have massive, elongated heads....more28minPlay
FAQs about The Science Bug:How many episodes does The Science Bug have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.