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Nights for Thursday 20 August 2015

7:10 Even More Atomically Accurate

The importance of very accurate clocks to enable accurate GPS navigation - with A.Prof John McFerran and postdoctoral research associate Stephen Parker, both from the Frequency & Quantum Metrology Research Group at The University of Western Australia.

Professor John McFerran with an atomic clock.

A.Prof John McFerran with an atomic clock. Photo: Frequency & Quantum Metrology Research Group, University of Western Australia.

7:30 At the Movies

Films and movie business with Simon Morris.

8:10 Windows on the World

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

8:40 Contemporary Classical Music

RNZ Concert host Clarissa Dunn raises the baton on both contemporary classical music plus recent releases of old masters.

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 Music 101 pocket edition

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.