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  • 135 - Myth-busting de-extinction with Nic Rawlence

    135 - Myth-busting de-extinction with Nic Rawlence
    2026/07/10
    Dr Barb talks Myth-busting, De-extinction and the ancient environments and ecosystems of New Zealand with Palaeogeneticist Associate Professor Nic Rawlence. Nic has an undergraduate degree and Master of Science from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, a PhD from the University of Adelaide (Australia). He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Australia (University of Adelaide) and New Zealand (University of Waikato and University of Otago) before taking up a permanent position as a Lecturer in Ancient DNA in the Department of Zoology at the University of Otago in 2017. His research focuses on reconstructing past ecosystems and testing for the impact of climate change and humans on these ecosystems. He uses ancient DNA, palaeontology and archaeology to address research questions. https://theconversation.com/profiles/nic-rawlence-392371/articles https://pmscienceprizes.org.nz/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • 134 - Weaving with Christine Keller

    134 - Weaving with Christine Keller
    2026/07/03
    Today’s Show, Episode 134, Dr Barb talks Weaving, Art + Science and the fanciest of fancy looms with Christine Keller a German New Zealander master weaver based here in Dunedin. An award-winning designer, textile artist, and the force behind the Loom Room. Christine holds a Master of Fine Art from Concordia University, Montreal (2004) and a Diploma Design in Textile Design (equivalent to Masters) from Gesamthochschule Kassel Germany (1993), at the end of her Apprenticeship in Loom Weaving (Hamburg, 1987) she was awarded the Best New Hand Weaver in Germany. https://christinekeller.co.nz/ The Science Festival have an Art and Science Q&A panel on the 15th July 2026. https://scifest.org.nz/programme/art-and-science-panel The ART + SCIENCE ""Meet the Scientists"" evening is on Thursday evening 16th July 2026. Exhibition facebook page for full listing of events. https://www.facebook.com/events/898791649620297 Or Humantix https://events.humanitix.com/host/pam-mckinlay This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • 133 - Transgender Communities and the Gender Bill with Dr Jaimie Veale

    133 - Transgender Communities and the Gender Bill with Dr Jaimie Veale
    2026/06/26
    Dr Jaimie Veale (University of Waikato) chats with Dr Barb about Transgender Communities and the Gender Bill. Dr Veale is a Rutherford Discovery Fellow and Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology (University of Waikato). She holds a PhD From Massy University, is the director of the Transgender Health Research Lab, home of the Counting Ourselves project—the first comprehensive national survey of transgender and non-binary people’s health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand. Dr Veale's work contributes to advancing both the scientific foundations of transgender health research and the translation of evidence into meaningful improvements in policy, healthcare, and community wellbeing Links: Dr Veale https://profiles.waikato.ac.nz/jaimie.veale https://jaimie.veale.phd/ Counting Ourselves https://countingourselves.nz/ https://countingourselves.nz/2022-survey-report/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    52 分
  • 132 - The Making and Breaking of Memories with Prof. Cliff Abraham

    132 - The Making and Breaking of Memories with Prof. Cliff Abraham
    2026/06/12
    Emeritus Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham (Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka the University of Otago) chats with Dr Barb about Our Mysterious Brain and the Making and Breaking of Memories. Professor Abraham researches the neural mechanisms of memory. He is Director of a major research programme investigating biomarkers and therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's Disease. Prof. Abraham https://www.otago.ac.nz/psychology/staff/cliffabraham The Rutherford Medal 2025 https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/medals-and-awards/research-honours/2025-rha/2025-rutherford-medal OI Event 18th June 2026 https://www.otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/our-mysterious-brain This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 分
  • 131 - Human Dimensions of Environmental Change with Prof. David Taylor

    131 - Human Dimensions of Environmental Change with Prof. David Taylor
    2026/05/29
    Professor David Taylor (National University of Singapore) chats with Dr Barb about the Human dimensions of Environmental change and environmental pollution including climate change as just one aspect of human driven pollution. Prof Taylor works largely in the low latitudes (close to the equator) in Africa and Asia. We talk about the Peatlands and Mangroves of South East Asia and thier potential for impact on Carbon stores, sinks and sources. Prof David Taylor https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/3403-david-mark-taylor The conversation Article: https://theconversation.com/peatlands-and-mangroves-southeast-asian-countries-must-protect-these-major-carbon-pools-to-boost-climate-ambitions-247570 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 分
  • 130 - The Art of Boro with Pip Steel

    130 - The Art of Boro with Pip Steel
    2026/05/22
    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 分
  • 129 - Community Archaeology with Dr Zac McIvor

    129 - Community Archaeology with Dr Zac McIvor
    2026/05/15
    Dr Zac McIvor chats with Dr Barb about public and community archaeology and principles of empowering others on managing, researching, understanding their own heritage through archaeology. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • 128 - The Tanna Hill Mystery with Morag McKenzie

    128 - The Tanna Hill Mystery with Morag McKenzie
    2026/05/08
    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分