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Our Changing World for Thursday 9 May 2019

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  • Our Changing World for 9 May 2019

    science environment

    9:05 PM.The Kea Conservation Trust is working with South Island communities to better understand kea and find ways to keep them out of trouble. Audio

  • Kea get a helping hand

    science
    Kea (Nestor notabilis) in flight, showing its distinctive orange underwings.

    9:06 PM.The Kea Conservation Trust & the Arthur's Pass Wildlife Trust have combined forces to band kea as part of a citizen science project & are working to make the village a safer place for the curious… Read more Audio

  • Copper - essential, in moderation

    science health
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    8:00 AM.Copper is a soft metal that is an essential element for enzymes and life, gives octopuses their blue blood and was often used to make coins. Allan Blackman from AUT has the lowdown on copper in ep 22… Read more Audio

  • Curium & meitnerium - in honour of two pioneering women

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    8:00 AM.There are only two chemical elements on the periodic table named after women: curium, in honour of Marie & Pierre Curie, & meitnerium after Lise Meitner. Allan Blackman from AUT introduces the women… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 2 May 2019
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