Our Changing World
RNZDr Claire Concannon follows scientists into the bush, over rivers, back to their labs and many places in-between to cover the most fascinating research being done in Aotearoa New Zealand.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1002 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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Cold plunges and cold water swimming are increasingly popular, with big benefit claims being made on social media. But is submerging yourself in frigid water actually good for you? Claire Concannon joins a team of researchers at the 2026 New Zealand ... more
After years of preparation and effort an international team have succeeded in recovering over 200 metres of sediment from below the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Claire Concannon visits the sediment core analysis team in Dunedin to find out how mud, rock... more
There’s a lot of chat about solar panels for our rooftops, but where else might it make sense to put them? Claire Concannon visits the University of Canterbury’s Electric Power Engineering Centre to learn about their involvement in a big European pro... more
At the Robinson Research Institute in Wellington, researchers are developing powerful superconducting magnets for space, fusion and MRI applications. Claire Concannon visits the labs to learn about a small magnet’s trip to the International Space Sta... more
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Anauralia - fascinating! Nicely done Dr. Concannon and research team. Looking forward to what’s up next!
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United States3 years ago - Our changing world is my favourite program 🤗
This is such an Awesome program!
There is so much to learn about our changing world
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New Zealand3 years ago - Our changing world
Wonderful to find Aotearoa/NZ cutting edge science communicated so very well. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5StitcynamaNew Zealand3 years ago - Our changing world is my favourite program 🤗
This is such an Awesome program!!
Apple Podcasts5Sue PenmanNew Zealand4 years ago - Among my favorite science podcasts …
... and I subscribe to many!
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Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | New Zealand/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Singapore/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  China/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Russia/Science |
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This show highlights frontline science from Aotearoa New Zealand, featuring researchers and engineers describing their work in clear, accessible language. Episodes span energy systems, superconducting motors, Antarctic conservation, health tech for home monitoring, hazard modelling, and public science programs, often weaving in practical implications for policy, industry, and communities. A standout trait is the hands-on, on-site reporting style—visiting labs, workshops, and field sites to tell stories behind the discoveries. Listeners can expect a mix of technical depth and broadly relevant takeaways, with plenty of NZ-science context and opportunities for collaboration or sponsorship that align with public-interest research and innovation... more
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Recent guests on Our Changing World include:
1. David Denkenberger
2. Zenan Jiang
3. James Dorey
4. Nick Long
5. James Storey
6. Grant Lumsden
7. Jake Bailey
8. Daniel Bornstein
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