Nights for Thursday 18 July 2013

7:10 Expert Anticipation

How do karate masters anticipate when an opponent will strike even before that opponent has moved a muscle? With Dr Simon Rosalie from the School of Physiotherapy from Curtin University.

Link:

Research study discovers karate experts are psychic

7:30 At the Movies

Films and movie business with Simon Morris.

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 Astronomy

Resident superintendent of Mt John University Observatory, astronomer Alan Gilmore, gazes upwards to the planets, stars and beyond, discovering (hundreds of) eco-planets.

9:06 Our Changing World

Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.

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.

11:06 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.