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PODCAST

The Science Notes Podcast

Dr David McMorran

Welcome to The Science Notes Podcast, brought to you by the Science Division at the University of Otago and hosted by Dr Dave McMorran. Dive into the fascinating world of scientific research as Dave chats with graduate students about their work and journey into postgraduate study, their love for science, and the music that fuels their creativity. Join us every second Thursday at 6:30 PM on OAR FM Dunedin. You can also visit the Science Notes blog at sciencenotesotago.wordpress.com.

science & medicine

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0:26:28

Aging things with Lichens with Kasey Hutchison

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Kasey Hutchison, a Master student in Botany, talks about how lichens can help us work out how old something is.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:23:32

Pursuing Parasites in New Zealand's Birds with Katie...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Katie Buschang, a PhD student in Zoology, studies the impact of the parasite Toxoplasma on the birds of New ZealandBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:22:2

Finishing your meal with Elena Piere

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/09/04

PhD student Elena Piere talks about the issues around food waste in aged care facilities in New Zealand and the development of tools to try to reduce this.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:25:51

Understanding the side-effects of Parkinson's...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Lily Bentall, a PhD student in Neuroscience, talks about her research into trying to understand levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a widespread side effect of the use of levodopa to treat Parkinsons diseaseBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:25:41

Coping with the pressure with Panos Lakeas

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Panos Lakeas talks about his PhD research into measuring intercranial pressure in healthy people to try to understand how this is affected by, and can affect, performance in athletes.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:24:1

Towards Hydrogen Storage with Sand with Alex Haack

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Towards Hydrogen Storage with Sand - Alex Haack, a PhD student in Chemistry, talks about his research into transforming sand into a material that can store Hydrogen gas.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:23:44

The Science Notes Podcast - Can sand help run your...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Lekshmi Dinachandran talks about her research into how black sand minerals might be used to absorb hydrogen gas for use in engines.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:22:24

The Science Notes Podcast - 20-03-2025 - Electrically...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Jervee Punzalan, a PhD student in chemistry, talks about her research in using pulsed electric fields to extract proteins, and how this process can affect their properties, and even their taste.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:23:47

Science Notes - 20-02-2025 - Understanding algae...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Daniel Zamorano. a PhD student in Zoology, talks about his research on how algal communities grow and live in rivers. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:22:24

Science Notes - 09-01-2025 - Atomic-scale...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Elouan Hay-Fourmond, a PhD student in Chemistry, talks about how he is using Machine Learning to explore the energy terrain of tiny clusters of atoms, work which will lead to a better understanding of how they can be used as catalysts.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:19:20

Science Notes - 26-12-2024 - Building a Better...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Chris Mills, a PhD student in Chemistry, discusses his work on using computational chemistry methods to try to understand how to improve the performance of a new type of battery called a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:24:56

Science Notes - 12-12-2024 - Focusing on Photosystem...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Toby Brown, a PhD student in Biochemistry, talks about what Photosynthesis and the role played by Photosystem 2.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:23:46

Science Notes - 28-11-2024 - The history of a lake -...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/11/28

Julien Eschenroeder, a PhD student in geology, studies the history of remote lakes in New Zealand to understand how the climate has affected them in the past.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:25:51

Science Notes - 14-11-2024 - Studying Seaweed in...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Nam Chand, a PhD student in Marine Science, talks about her research into the unique seaweeds that live in the Otago Harbour. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:24:16

Science Notes - 03-10-2024 - Exploring the geothermal...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Claudia Hird, a PhD student in Marine Science, looks for differences in the microbiome of species living in geothermal areasBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:22:28

Science Notes - 19-09-2024 - Incorporating play into...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/09/19

Tawfique Rahman explores how to best incorporate spaces in cities to encourage adults to 'play' as part of their experience of the urban environment. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

0:22:59

Science Notes - 05-09-2024 - Enriching numeracy talk...

The Science Notes Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Aimee Bartlett talks about her part in a large longitudinal study on New Zealand preschoolers looking at language and numeracy skill developmentBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

en-nz

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