The Science Notes Podcast

The Science Notes Podcast

Host: Dr David McMorran
Categories: Science and Medicine
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
Programme Website

Welcome to The Science Notes Podcast, brought to you by the Science Division at the University of Otago and hosted by Dr Dave McMorran. Dive into the fascinating world of scientific research as Dave chats with graduate students about their work and journey into postgraduate study, their love for science, and the music that fuels their creativity. Join us every second Thursday at 6:30 PM on OAR FM Dunedin. You can also visit the Science Notes blog at sciencenotesotago.wordpress.com.

All Episodes

The Science Notes Podcast - Replay - Reducing farts with seaweed - Lily Heidmann

Published: 17/4/2025 7:00 p.m.

Please enjoy this replay of Lily Heidmann, a MSc student in Marine Science, talking about her studies on how seaweed can reduce methane emissions from livestock. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz


The Science Notes Podcast - Replay - Studying Seaweed in Otago - Nam Chand

Published: 03/4/2025 6:30 p.m.

Nam Chand, a PhD student in Marine Science, talks about her research into the unique seaweeds that live in the Otago Harbour. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz


The Science Notes Podcast - Electrically Extracting Proteins - Jervee Punzalan

Published: 20/3/2025 6:30 p.m.

Jervee Punzalan, a PhD student in chemistry, talks about her research in using pulsed electric fields to extract proteins, and how this process can affect their properties, and even their taste. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz


The Science Notes Podcast - Studying Sea Lions - Hanna Ravn

Published: 06/3/2025 6:30 p.m.

Hanna Ravn, a Masters student in Marine Science, talks about her work with the sea lions around Dunedin - how their diets are changing and how they are becoming part of the community. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz


Science Notes - 20-02-2025 - Understanding algae communities in rivers - Daniel Zamorano

Published: 20/2/2025 6:30 p.m.

Daniel Zamorano. a PhD student in Zoology, talks about his research on how algal communities grow and live in rivers. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz