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The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
27 Jun 2021
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
Helium - rare on earth but universally abundant
10 Jun 2019
Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe and possibly the most unreactive element on the periodic table, says Prof Allan Blackman from AUT, in ep 34 of Elemental. Audio
NASA attempts to launch giant balloon from Wanaka.
27 Mar 2015
NASA is once again attempting to launch its gigantic super pressure balloon from Wanaka this morning. Audio
Weather clears in Wanaka for NASA balloon launch
23 Mar 2015
NASA is preparing to launch a gigantic super balloon from Wanaka in a test to see whether the area can be used for experiements into the future. Audio