7:20 Islamic Science

Jim Al-Khalili, Professor of Physics and Public Engagement in Science, University of Surrey

Why Islamic science lead the world in the ninth century, as explored in Jim recent book Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science.

8 pm News and weather

8:15 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World webpage to find links to these documentaries.

8:45 Thinkers: Religion

Professor Paul Morris, religions scholar, Victoria University

Exploring the spiritual dimension of the human psyche... the International World Conference on Science, Education and Culture (WISDOM) recently held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

8:59 Conundrum: Clue 1

9 pm News and weather

9:40 Bangladesh Report

Mahtab Haider, freelance correspondent and author

News and cultural trends from the People's Republic of Bangladesh in South East Asia, pop. 156,050,883 (2009 estimate)... controversy regarding Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus and efforts to save the Royal Bengal Tiger.

9:06 Insight

9:59 Conundrum: Clue 2

10 pm Late Edition

A review of the news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11 pm News and weather

11:06 Beale Street Caravan

The best in blues from the Blues Foundation in Memphis.