Variants
How even mild cases of Covid-19 can cause brain damage
A new study has provided the clearest evidence yet that Covid-19 can cause regions of the brain to shrink - and lead to cognitive decline - even in people who aren't seriously ill. Dr Maxime Taquet… Audio
The Kiwi doctor who played a part in Neil Young's Spotify exit
Kiwi doctor Andrew Read may have played a part (through no fault of his own) in Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other leading artists leaving Spotify after podcaster Joe Rogan misrepresented an old… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: 'Annual Covid-19 boosters likely'
Joining us again on Sunday morning is New Zealander Dr Gary McLean. He discusses the Delta variant, what type of masks we should be wearing, and why annual Covid-19 booster shots are going to be… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Joining us is Gary McLean, professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University. Dr McLean looks at how the vaccine rollouts are going overseas, in what seems like a race between them… Audio
Chris Smith: Covid science
Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. This week; a worrying new variant… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles tells us about a new documentary about New Zealand’s COVID-19 genome-sequencing efforts and explains what a new study has learned about baby dinosaurs… Audio