Alison Ballance
Virus 101 - the science of viruses
Virus expert Kurt Krause, from the University of Otago, gives us the lowdown on viruses, and on coronaviruses in particular.
AudioOur Changing World for 2 April 2020
Virus expert Kurt Krause, from the University of Otago, gives us the lowdown on viruses, and we hear about a rare plant and the viruses that are killing it. Audio
Air pollution - the invisible killer
GNS Science monitors levels of air pollution around New Zealand, especially small particles that can have severe health effects. Audio
Air pollution - the invisible killer
GNS Science monitors levels of air pollution around New Zealand, especially small particles that can have severe health effects.
AudioOur Changing World for 26 March 2020
GNS Science monitors levels of air pollution around New Zealand, and why soap is the ultimate coronavirus buster. Audio
RNZ's Alison Ballance answers questions about COVID-19
Zoologist, writer and broadcaster, Alison Ballance, talks about the science of COVID-19 and answers questions about the global pandemic. Audio
Covid-19: the science of soap
When it comes to virus-busting, soap is an oldie but a goodie - because it turns out that soap is particularly effective against coronaviruses such as the one that causes Covid-19. Audio
Covid-19: the science of soap
When it comes to virus-busting, soap is an oldie but a goodie - because it turns out that soap is particularly effective against coronaviruses such as the one that causes Covid-19.
AudioVoice of the Kākāpō 8: Success
The 2019 kākāpō chicks are becoming independent and birds sent to be scanned for aspergillosis are getting clean bills of health, in part 8 of Voice of the Kākāpō. Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 8: Success
The 2019 kākāpō chicks are becoming independent and birds sent to be scanned for aspergillosis are getting clean bills of health, in part 8 of Voice of the Kākāpō.
AudioVoice of the Kakapo 7: Dark days
A deadly fungal disease strikes the kakapo population on Whenua Hou and the Kakapo Recovery team calls on New Zealand wildlife vets to help, in part 7 of Voice of the Kakapo.. Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 7: Dark days
A deadly fungal disease strikes the kākāpō population on Whenua Hou and the Kākāpō Recovery team calls on New Zealand wildlife vets to help, in part 7 of Voice of the Kākāpō..
AudioVoice of the Kākāpō 6: Kākāpō chicks
The kākāpō eggs are hatching, and chicks are being hand-reared or returned to their mother's nest ... but not every chick is thriving, in part 6 of Voice of the Kākāpō . Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 6: Kākāpō chicks
The kākāpō eggs are hatching, and chicks are being hand-reared or returned to their mother's nest ... but not every chick is thriving, in part 6 of Voice of the Kākāpō .
AudioVoice of the Kākāpō 5: Kākāpō sperm takes to the air
The tally of infertile eggs is climbing and the kākāpō team is using artificial insemination - and a drone - to try and counter the problem, in part 5 of Voice of the Kākāpō. Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 5: Kākāpō sperm takes to the air
The tally of infertile eggs is climbing and the kākāpō team is using artificial insemination - and a drone - to try and counter the problem, in part 5 of Voice of the Kākāpō.
AudioVoice of the Kākāpō 4: Promise
Most of the female kākāpō have bred and the team is carrying precious fertile eggs to the 'egg room' for incubation, in part 4 of Voice of the Kākāpō . Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 4: Promise
Most of the female kākāpō have bred and the team is carrying precious fertile eggs to the 'egg room' for incubation, in part 4 of Voice of the Kākāpō .
AudioVoice of the Kākāpō 3: Nest checks
Kākāpō breeding is in full swing after an early start, and DOC's Deidre Vercoe and Andrew Digby are checking to see if eggs are fertile, in part 3 of Voice of the Kākāpō. Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 3: Nest checks
Kākāpō breeding is in full swing after an early start, and DOC's Deidre Vercoe and Andrew Digby are checking to see if eggs are fertile, in part 3 of Voice of the Kākāpō.
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