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Our Changing World for Thursday 31 March 2016

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  • The art of science advice

    science
    Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist, Alan Finkel, in discussion with New Zealand's chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman.

    9:45 PM.New Zealand's chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist Alan Finkel discuss how their countries could work together for the good of science and… Read more Audio

  • Dunnocks - and what bird sperm can tell us

    science environment
    Small brown bird

    9:20 PM.Bird sperm from native species such as robins, as well as introduced dunnocks from Dunedin, may shed light on problems with male fertility and infertile eggs. Read more Video, Audio, Gallery

  • Hands-on geology at the marae

    science environment
    GNS Science palaeoclimate scientist Richard Levy is sharing the stories of the rocks he has brought to the marae to explain how geologists glean information from them.

    9:06 PM.GNS Science scientists work together with Ngati Kahungunu to run marae-based workshops on geological hazards, natural resources and climate change. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 24 March 2016
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