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Our Changing World for Thursday 27 December 2018

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 20 December 2018
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 9 January 2019
  • Never ask a boy 'why?'

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    The brains of teenage boys have a mind of their own.

    5:00 PM.Science communication student Mary Rabbidge takes a look at the brains of teenage boys, to find out why they behave the way they do. Read more Audio

  • Kākāpō - night parrot

    science environment
    The scientific name for kākāpō means 'owl face - soft feathered' (Strigops habroptilus).

    6:00 PM.The kākāpō is one of the world's rarest birds, and in the first episode of the Kākāpō Files we learn about the giant flightless parrot's 'love triangle.' Read more Audio

  • Early birds

    science environment
    Kākāpō are currently found on three islands. Whenua Hou / Codfish Island, near Stewart island. Pukenui / Anchor Island in Fiordland. And Hauturu / Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf.

    7:00 PM.In episode 2 of the Kākāpō Files we find out that when it comes to kākāpō breeding the early birds are, well, very early. Read more Audio

  • Busy birds

    science environment
    The giant flightless kakapo is the heaviest parrot in the world.

    8:00 AM.Kākāpō breeding action really kicked off on Christmas Eve and in episode 3 of the Kākāpō Files we discover it is in full swing. Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 20 December 2018
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 9 January 2019
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