Nights for Thursday 7 November 2013

7:10 Amazing Brains

Neuropsychologist Pascal Saker – a boffin on how we best can use our brains and how neurological disorders help us understand how the brain works. Tonight, Henry Molaison, the most important patient in the history of brain science.

7:30 At the Movies

Films and movie business with Simon Morris.

8:15 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.

8:40 Science - Astronomy

Resident superintendent of Mt John University Observatory, astronomer Alan Gilmore stares upwards to the planets and stars and beyond. Tonight, more on why Earth happens to be habitable (as a planet)

9:06 Our Changing World

Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.

10:17 Late Edition

A review of the leading news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11:06 The Music Mix

Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events.