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Explore the lived reality of climate change in small-town New Zealand, the devastation of Westport following repeated flooding events. As climate change impacts continue to accelerate, this podcast highlights the importance of community-led planning, Indigenous knowledge, and urgent government action. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Feeling the pressure of upcoming exams? Teachers reminding you that "Your future depends on it!" But does all this stress really help you learn? In this episode, we dive into how stress impacts your brain and your ability to study. Tune in for tips on building resilience and studying effectively. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Building muscle – how does it happen, what is it, and how can you achieve it? Hear about the misinformation present online, and how to spot this. We have interviewed multiple people who go to the gym regularly to test their knowledge about bodybuilding. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Have you ever thought about what the near future might hold? Well, look no further as we briefly discuss topics such as small nuclear reactors, fusion, and hydrogen engines. So come along for the ride – into the future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Let’s discuss the issues of breeders breeding brachycephalic dogs. We’ll cover health effects, vet visits, and how to help your furry friend who might be struggling. Hear interviews from a vet with opinions against, and from a breeder with an opinion for. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Let’s talk about the joy of music from playing an instrument and the people you’ll meet through your lifetime of playing. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
We explore the mental edge in sports and real life. Find out how focus, resilience, and mindset often outplay physical strength in achieving peak performance. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Hear about the formation and death of stars, resulting in supernovas, black holes, neutron stars, and other theoretical anomalies such as gravastars and white holes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
We’ll discuss the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with real-life examples from Michelle and Janet, two individuals with two different types of the disease. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
While menopause is something that every woman is bound to go through, it's not something that is openly talked about or something that everyone has knowledge of. Hear interviews from a nurse practitioner specialised in menopause and a patient on the HRT supplement. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
With programs like Google Translate and DeepL gaining popularity, AI use in translation is more relevant than ever. But how does it actually work, and can the same concepts be applied to non-human communication as well? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
From simple plants, to life changing drugs, antibiotics have evolved incredibly since their discovery. But how did they come to be, and do we really know what we are putting into our bodies? With bacterial infections constantly mutating and evolving, will our antibiotics last forever? Hosted by Jordin Tolentino, Nico Hargreaves and Aliette Parsons. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Caffeine; really a performance booster? In this episode Alexander Sever, Leona Harley, and Emma Morgan, are discussing the side effects of caffeine consumption in the sports industry. It's not all glamourous, there's a dark side to it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
How fruit evolved through human intervention. Hosted by Jarred Monteith, Lucas McCormick, Stephne Maea and Willem Veldhuizen. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
In this episode, Toroa Charteris, Nicole Schoneveld and Caitlin Ealam discuss the effects that humans have on our rivers, including pollution, harvesting and agriculture. Join in and listen along as they dive into what pollution really is and the effects it has on not just the organisms living in our rivers but also humans as a whole. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Learn about what genetic modification is, the history of how it began, the benefits it could bring our society, and the laws that surround this in New Zealand, as well as what our NZ scientists have to say about such a new and exciting field of science. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
G'day, my name is Levi Phipps and for my OUSSA podcast along with the help of Kelly and Miss Hannah-Ryan, we discuss about how Mechanical Engineering enhances Architecture in the Modern landscapes around us. Sit back and ponder with us on this interesting topic and trust that it's fun. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
The Scientific World of Sleep and Dreams. We've slept for half of our entire lives and yet we still don't really know why or what is happening when we are comatose in our beds. So, delve into the brain with me and learn about the science behind all things dreams and why you really, really need sleep. Or you might go a little crazy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
As part of the Otago Science Academy, join Maddison Hilliam in learning what an unconscious bias is, with examples, explanations of where they come from, and ways to reduce these biases. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
This podcast talks about how music influences our minds and the layers of the brain that are relevant to sound and music with its interesting niches. This podcast uses Michael Spitzer's research and his video on YouTube from Big Think. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz