Nights for Tuesday 3 November 2020
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Understanding our History Through the Small Worlds of the Solar System.
7:12 PM.University of Canterbury planetary astronomer, Dr Michele Bannister. who specialises in the discovery and exploration of small worlds in the Solar System and beyond, has been awarded a Rutherford… Read more Audio
7:12 Understanding our History Through the Small Worlds of the Solar System
University of Canterbury planetary astronomer, Dr Michele Bannister. who specialises in the discovery and exploration of small worlds in the Solar System and beyond, has been awarded a Rutherford Discovery Fellowships to further her research. She believes the populations of small worlds in the Solar System are key to understanding our history.
University of Canterbury planetary astronomer, Dr Michele Bannister. Photo: University of Canterbury
7:30 Song Crush
Song Crush host Tony Stamp is joined by musician Luke Rowell (Disasteradio/ Eyeliner), and former RNZ Music team member and founder of the record label Sunreturn, Zac Arnold, to discuss new music from Bruce Springsteen, Ha The Unclear, Sheep Dog and Wolf, and more.
Photo: RNZ / Pinky Fang
8:15 Dateline Pacific
Photo: RNZ
RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.
8:30 Window on The World
In tonight's Window on the World - Qian Xuesen (Chian Chew-san) is celebrated as the father of China's rocket and space programmes, but his role in taking America to the moon has been largely forgotten. The BBC's Kavita Puri traces the rise and fall - and rise again - of an extraordinary life.
Qian Xuesen, who played a key role in China's missile and aviation programs after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and is considered as the "Father of Chinese Rocketry." Photo: Xinhua News Agency
9:07 Tuesday Feature
A panel discussion between three international experts and Kim Hill about how their area of scientific research into lasers can play a role in measuring climate change more effectively. An event recorded in partnership with the Dodd-Walls Centre.
Prof Donna Strickland, Prof David Hutchinson, Dr Thomas Baer Photo: Bengt Nyman, Dodd-Walls Centre, Youtube
10:17 Lately
Photo: RNZ
Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
11:07 Worlds of Music
On Worlds of Music, Trevor Reekie features an interview with South African guitarist Derek Gripper who has established as reputation for performing the compositions of Malian Kora player like Toumani Diabates on nylon strung Classical guitar.
Guitarist Derek Gripper & Cellist Mike Block - Sat Morning in Boston Photo: Supplied
Gripper and American cellist Mike Block have just collaborated on a new album called Saturday Morning in Boston performing mix of songs by African singers including Salif Keita, Fanta Sacko and Baaba Maal as well as compositions by Derek Gripper.