Nights for Thursday 13 October 2011
7:10 Speedy Photosynthesis
Is the cycle of absorbtion and release of carbon dioxide by the ocean and land plants occurring 25% faster than previously thought? More with Lisa Welp-Smith from the Carbon Dioxide Research Group of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
A new leaf turns in carbon science.
7:30 Spectrum
People, places and events in New Zealand.
8 pm News & Weather
8:15 Windows on the World
International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.
8:40 Science: Toxicology (What's Your Poison?)
Dr Leo Schep from the NZ National Poisons Centre about substances taken internally or applied externally that are injurious to health or dangerous to life... lead in petrol (tetraethyl lead) and its historical consequences.
9 pm News & Weather
9:06 Our Changing World
Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.
10 pm News & Weather
10:17 Late Edition
A review of the leading 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 & Weather
11:06 The Music Mix
Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events.