Podcast appearances and mentions of allan blackman

Science correspondent Allan Blackman takes this Guy Fawkes opportunity to talk about the chemistry behind fireworks? What makes them go bang and where do the colours come from? Could sharper knives be the secret to stopping onion tears in the kitchen? And America's Health Secretary RFK wants to put saturated fat back on the menu, but what does science have to say about that? Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Allan Blackman   First up, Kiwisaver hardship withdrawls have gone through the roof, rising 22.5% in a year. What's going on? David Callanan from Public Trust explains. Then, volunteer teams have leapt into the clean up of recent storms in the South Island, but one organisation says there isn't enough funding supporting such groups. Taskforce Kiwi director Richard Adams explains.  

In part two, residents in the West Auckland suburb of Titirangi are fed up after dealing with a single lane road for nearly three years. Then, a Pétanque player made sporting history over the weekend, picking up three New Zealand sporting titles. Andre Noel celebrates his success with the panel.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about ice variations, the international space station, and a problem in the atmosphere. Journey into MOTAT next Sunday 16 November to celebrate all things train, tram and track with LIVE DAY: Rail! Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.

Hot on the heels of his examination of this year's IgNobel Awards, science commentator Allan Blackman takes a look at the awards that inspired them - the Nobel Prizes. 

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman talks about Alfred Nobel, stalagmites, and a high resolution telescope accomplishment. Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.

For Dear Science this week, our expert,Professor Allan Blackman about Dame Jane Goodall, discoveries in Bearded Vulture's nests and fresh clues of a new planet. Love all things trams? LIVE Day: Trams is on at MOTAT next Sunday 19 October! Check out their impressive collection and catch a ride on one of the steam trains. Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Allan Blackman First up, a collection of unions have suggested a radical idea to bring down power prices: why not return the electricity generators back to 100 % public ownership? The Panel discusses the pros and cons. Then, overnight Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose one hundred percent tariffs on all films made outside of the US. So as the world order shifts, is there a case to be made for New Zealand to align with a different centre of global economic power?

In part two, the road cone hotline has been cranking along, it's had its detractors, but the number of reports received suggests that it's a popular move for punters, with over a thousand tips in the first few months. Then, we're heading to little Taranaki town of Hawera now, where window painter Mel Graham has been painting temporary murals on shopfront windows for years, and demand for her work is booming.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman speaks with us about the Mars orbiter, ethanol in fruit and how to avoid mozzie bites. These School Holidays at MOTAT, test your communication skills, become a Pilot of the Future and see automatic tech take off! Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Allan Blackman First up, reality TV queen Julie Christie has been given exclusive police access behind the scenes to produce a documentary on the Tom Phillips case. It's sparked plenty of criticism - including from Tom Phillips' sister. Then, a select committee hearing submissions in the Online Casino Bill has heard how kiwis will be flooded with ads encouraging them to gamble at online casinos,

In part two, Motueka ward ACT Local candidate Dave Ross has fallen foul of election rules by having hoardings that are too big. His solution: cut them in half and position them a few centermentres away from each other. Then, a new suburb in Christchurch is riled up over its lack of footpaths - why hasn't the council planned for them?

This week on Dear Science our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, the Voyager One getting really hot in space, breakfast impacting life expectancy, and nuclear fusion in Palladium metal. Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Allan Blackman, chatted with us about the Voyager One getting really hot in space, breakfast impacting life expectancy, and nuclear fusion in Palladium metal.  For our weekly catchup with the National Party, News director Joel spoke to MP Carl Bates the recent Budget documents have shown an almost $8.5 billion hole in future funding, the government's expansion of support for those rough sleeping, and changes to Auckland Transport. Producer Faith spoke to researcher and epidemiologist from Massey University, Professor Jackie Benschop, about the changing risk factors of leptospirosis in Aotearoa. She also spoke to tax expert Nick Miller from Tax Justice Aotearoa about big tech companies' tax avoidance, and what steps the government needs to take to address it.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman will be talking to us about all things birds: including the discovery of an extinct species of duck, the effect of light pollution on birdsong, and unexpected findings about bird pooping habits.  Bonus honourable mention for the first ever Hong Kong bird contest this week! Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines. First, the government is to formally consider its position on recognising Palestine as a state. Australia announced this afternoon it has made this call already, following the likes of Britain, Canada and France. Where is this all leading to? Journalist Selwyn Manning joins the panel. Then, a new political poll suggests a hung parliament - politics PhD candidate Michael Swanson explains.

In part two, a see saw in central Dunedin has drawn attention for its price tag - but how much did it actually cost? And finally, the Far North vintage car club is celebrating 50 long and great years of car appreciation.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman talks to us about a novel way to administer vaccines, subtle light in our brains, and Schrödinger's birthday. Thanks Allan for joining us, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!

The Panel talks to a school principal who is cutting back on those troublesome school lunches because their students don't eat them. They also pay tribute to Gisborne's Muirs Bookshop which celebrates 120 years in business this month: what's their secret sauce?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener. Starting off, the Panel hears from a kiwi living in Japan and their experience after tsunami warnings followed a massive Russian earthquake, They also talk to an Emergency Department nurse who along with their colleagues are striking over safer working conditions today, and a true blue GIRL racer responds to new anti "boy racer" legislation.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to discuss how a 15-year-old study claiming that a microorganism can thrive on the toxic element arsenic has been retracted by the journal Science - why did chemists and biologists have their concerns about it? A new study turns claims of eggs' effect on cholesterol on its head and a start-up energy company Marathon Fusion claims it can turn an isotope of mercury into gold, while creating clean energy via nuclear fusion... Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about an astronomical discovery, the passing of the great Tom Lehrer, and the latest estimate on your required daily step count Thanks Allan, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!  

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about an astronomical discovery, the passing of the great Tom Lehrer, and the latest estimate on your required daily step count Thanks Allan, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!  

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about an astronomical discovery, the passing of the great Tom Lehrer, and the latest estimate on your required daily step count Thanks Allan, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!  

This week on Dear Science, our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about lightning created from peeling tape, talcum powder causing cancer, and a new type of nitrogen.  Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman. They cross first to Nelson where a red rain warning is in place and to Northland. Then they're joined by RespectED Aotearoa chief executive Anita Lowry to discuss the frequency of sexual harrassment incidents in the public service.

This half hour the panel hears how some educators are sounding warnings as AI cheating in exams grows and they talk to BJ, who was respnosible for calibrating the cameras on the Mars Expedition Rover for NASA .

Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how their path to crime was shaped early and differently, for men and women. Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

This week on Dear Science our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about debunked claims of life on the distant planet k2-18b, stories of a mysterious 'Planet X', and playing 'The Blue Danube' in outer space.  Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman. They discuss the latest OCR shift and youth interest in ultra-violent sports, which today's guest says is "setting sports safety back centuries".

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman.

This week on Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about personalised gene therapy, using molecules to spell a word, and the technique for the perfect manu.  Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

A Soviet era space probe is expected to crash back to earth this month and how do they colour the smoke after voting in the Conclave.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Allan Blackman. They discuss a sex toy company struggling to find an insurer and the Christchurch community board member fighting to save a local garden. 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Allan Blackman. They discuss the extreme weather pelting the country today, the anxiety it causes, and today's doctor's strike. 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Allan Blackman. The trio discuss The Reserve Bank cutting the official cash rate to 3.5 percent. Plus they discuss a new study which looks into the abuse suffered by female MPs in New Zealand.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Allan Blackman. The trio discuss a petition to change the ACC laws for firefighters who volunteer. Plus they speak to a local business owner about what happens when your town gets a bypass.

Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to look at the success had by Colossal Biosciences at bringing back the dire wolf, which went extinct 12,500 years ago.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Nicky Pellegrino. They discuss the meeting between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and how a change in approach to rates could spell the end for AirBnB hosts in Wellington.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Nicky Pellegrino. In the second half of the show, they discuss the waste issues emerging from the new school lunch programme and cafe's selling subscriptions for coffees.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a new part of the immune system that's been discovered and how it could be a goldmine of potential antibiotics. NASA has switched off two instruments on its Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft in order to preserve their lifespan. The two craft are in interstellar space after their launch in 1977 - having travelled a combined 46 billion kilometres to be the farthest human-built objects from Earth. And could footballers' fingers and height predict their exercise performance?

This week on Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about the world's oldest meteorite crater, healing the hole in the ozone, and high-fat diets impacting memory. Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss President Trump's tarriffs and The Resere Bank Governor's resignation.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about what samples of the asteroid Bennu reveal about the building blocks of life on Earth.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman talks about how the theory of quantum mechanics was born back in 1925, and the ways it's gone on to change our lives by enabling a range of technologies we now rely on. 

For Dear Science this week our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted to us about cooking the perfect egg, how fear works in the brain, and which gender talks more. 

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show.

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show.

Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at a recent study that has scientists warning about "mirror life" - a category of synthetic organisms that could pose unprecedented risks to human life and eco-systems.