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Our Changing World

Our Changing World

RNZ

Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand. Winner 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards Best Factual Podcast - Episodic

1865 - The mystery of how godwits sleep in flight
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  • 1865 - The mystery of how godwits sleep in flight

    Kuaka bar-tailed godwits make the longest non-stop flights, and researchers are using hi-tech tags to solve the mystery of how and when they sleep.

    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 26min
  • 1864 - Lithium - a mood enhancing element

    Lithium is the lightest metal, and it is used in batteries and for the treatment of bipolar disorder, says Prof Allan Blackman from AUT in ep 44 of Elemental.

    Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 08min
  • 1863 - Lead - sweet-tasting but deadly

    Lead is the element that took down an empire, and its sweet taste belies a metal that is dangerous for human & animal health. All this and more with Prof Allan Blackman from AUT in ep 43 of Elemental.

    Fri, 12 Jul 2019 - 14min
  • 1862 - Lanthanum - curious case of a 'lost' element

    Despite giving its name to a whole group on the periodic table, chemists can't agree if lanthanum even belongs in that group, says Prof Allan Blackman from AUT in ep 42 of Elemental.

    Mon, 08 Jul 2019 - 08min
  • 1861 - Krypton - its name means 'hidden' but it's a real thing

    In real life krypton is a noble gas which is commonly used in neon signs and laser light shows, says Allan Blackman from AUT in ep 41 of Elemental.

    Fri, 05 Jul 2019 - 08min
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