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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Wildfire
Science journalist Kit Chapman discusses the science behind Wildfire from Game of Thrones on RNZ's Nights with Bryan Crump.
August 7, 2020
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National New Energy Centre opens in Taranaki
A long awaited new energy centre has been officially opened in Taranaki.
July 28, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Tricorder
Dr Michel Nieuwoudt discusses the science behind Tricorder on RNZ Nights with Bryan Crump.
July 27, 2020
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15 Minutes Smarter - Episode 1: Not Immaterial
Jono and Claire discuss the importance of materials since the start of civilisation.
July 16, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - The Subtle Knife
On RNZ Nights with Bryan Crump, Dr Mike Price discusses the science behind the Subtle Knife.
July 10, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Flubber
Dr Nate Davis discusses the science behind Flubber on RNZ Nights with Bryan Crump.
June 26, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Neutronium
Associate Professor JJ Eldridge discusses the science behind Neutronium from Star Wars, Star Trek and the Marvel Comics.
June 12, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Feminum
Associate Professor Nicola Gaston discusses the science behind feminum from Wonder Woman on RadioNZs' Nights.
May 29, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Adamantium
Dr Chris Bumby discusses the science behind Adamantium from the Marvel Universe with RadioNZ Nights' Bryan Crump.
May 15, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Spiderman's Silk
Postdoctoral fellow Dr Paul Hume looks into the science behind Spiderman's Silk on RNZ Nights.
May 1, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Sting
On RNZ Nights with Bryan Crump, Dr Mike Price discusses the science behind Sting from Lord of the Rings.
April 17, 2020
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - Dilithium Crystals
Dr Krista Steenbergen discusses the science behind Dilithium Crystals from Star Trek with RNZ Nights' Bryan Crump.
April 3, 2020
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