RNZ: Our Changing World Feed

OCW Mystery Sound 8 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:21

The eighth mystery sound from the Our Changing World opening theme

1912 in Antarctica | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:17

Chris Turney talks about his latest book, 1912 - The Year the World Discovered Antarctica

Sunshine Vitamin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:25

Massey University's Vitamin D Research Centre investigates the role Vitamin D plays in health and disease

Building Energy End-use Study | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:37

A BRANZ study is examining energy and water consumption in commercial buildings

OCW Mystery Sound 7 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:15

Seventh mystery sound from the Our Changing World opening theme

Seaweeds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:51

There are 1000 or so species of seaweed in New Zealand, including many more species of karengo than previously recognised

Improving Stroke Recovery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:15

A new clinical algorithm will help predict likely recovery for stroke patients

Bio-based Timber Preservatives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:53

Scion has been looking for environmentally-friendly bio-based timber treatments against fungi and insect attacks

The Owl that Fell from the Sky | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:02

Brian Gill is curator of land vertebrates at Auckland Museum, and he has written a book about the collection

OCW Mystery Sound 6 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:24

Sixth mystery sound from the Our Changing World opening theme

Alcohol and Cardiovascular Function | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:36

Researchers are investigating how alcohol alters cardiovascular function and brain blood flow after a binge drinking session

Leaf Roller Moths and Evolution | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:48

While drab to look at, leaf roller moths are offering some exciting insights into the evolution of new species

Fab Lab | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:11

Researchers from MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms talk about fab labs and thier research into digital materials

OCW Mystery Sound 5 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:16

Fifth mystery sound from the Our Changing World opening theme

Fire Resistance Testing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:48

Building materials are tested for fire resistance in the large-scale furnace at BRANZ

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