Lithium
Does sustainable lithium extraction offer Taupō a new economic future?
Lithium is in hot demand around the world and a New Zealand company has come up a more sustainable way of extracting it. The Detail finds out more about what Geo40 is doing differently. Audio
How Elon Musk's 'bet of the century' is paying off
Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins' new book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century, examines the history of the world's most famous electric car company. He joins Jim to… Audio
Mining the moon and lithium mining in Taupo
Moon mining mooted and lithium extraction in Taupo a possible new industry. Audio
Have we reached the end of the Periodic Table?
You mightn't know that 2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table, but Professor Allan Blackman certainly does. He's doing all he can to ensure people can enjoy the Periodic Table in all its… Audio
Lithium - a mood enhancing element
Lithium is the lightest metal, and it is used in batteries and for the treatment of bipolar disorder, says Prof Allan Blackman from AUT in ep 44 of Elemental. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 12 September 2014
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio