The Science Bug

The Science Bug

Host: Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien
Categories: Community
Languages: English

Free FM
Produced By: Free FM
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We’re shining the spotlight on the little critters that make the world go around. Bugs! Every episode, Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien will be interviewing a rising star of New Zealand science and seeing what they can tell us about the world around us. This season, we’ll be looking at: dorky-looking fighting weevils, the secret relationship of butterflies and nettles, and how bees breathe! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

All Episodes

The Science Bug – 18-03-2024

Published: 18/3/2024 2:00 p.m.

Aotearoa: Wasp Capital of the World. In the final episode of the season, Morgane continues her intervie with Dr Jenny Jandt.

The Science Bug – 11-03-2024

Published: 11/3/2024 2:00 p.m.

(Not so) ferocious bees and wasps?! Morgane sits down with Dr JennyJandt to discuss aggression in social insects.

The Science Bug Ep 8 – 04-03-2024

Published: 04/3/2024 11:30 a.m.

Bees in submarines! Simon concludes his interview with Rene Devenish, and yes, bees were placed in submarines. For science!

The Science Bug Ep 7 – 26-02-2024

Published: 26/2/2024 2:00 p.m.

Pollinators in a Warming World. Simon interviews Rene Devenish about cute little bees and the pernicious effects of climate change.

The Science Bug Ep 6 – 19-02-2024

Published: 19/2/2024 2:00 p.m.

More Butterflies. More Nettles! Morgane continues her interview with Greer Sanger about the Bug of the Year winner, Kahukura!

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