Our Changing World

University of Otago researchers discuss their work on a protein that has neuro-protective effects. Audio

Marine ecologist Rebecca McLeod, the 2008 MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year, talks about her research in Fiordland. Audio

Four University of Otago scientists discuss the physiological challenges our Olympic athletes face at the Beijing Games. Audio

Dacia Herbulock traces an urban catchment from stream to spillway to find out what happens to stormwater. Audio

Amelia Nurse finds out how New Zealand homes may affect our health and how they could be improved. Audio

Chemist Henrik Kjaergaard explains what water dimers are and why he wants to track them down. Audio

Chemist Russel Frew explains how isotopes can prevent fraud. Audio

How waste material from squid can provide a substance to aid in sinus surgery. Audio

Researchers target a new area of cancer research - cancer stem cells. Audio

Two scientists talk about developments in forecasting severe weather and floods. From Our Changing World 31 Jul 2008. Audio

Natural history writer Alison Ballance re-visits the subantarctic Campbell Island two decades after her first trip. Read more Audio

A group of musicians add their voices to the campaign to safe the northern Hector's Dolphin, or Maui. Audio