Podcast appearances and mentions of joel rindelaub

Auckland University scientists have researched how much plastic we could be inhaling, especially indoors where we spend most of our time. Dr Joel Rindelaub and Dr Gordon Miskelly tested the air in two chemistry labs for microplastics that are small enough to be inhaled. Dr Rindelaub explained the results to Jesse.

A recent study at the University of New Mexico has found that there could be a spoon's worth of microplastics in the human brain. The study found that the extent of the harm to human health is unclear, although an increased inflammation and risk of future adverse cardiovascular events is likely. Amani spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub, Senior Lecturer of Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland about the prevalence of microplastics in the human body, and what its impacts might be.  

For their weekly catch up with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez March about US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians in Gaza. We also spoke about the Overhaul of the Public Works Act and The government's plan to change climate reporting laws for companies. And, for this week's Get Action! He spoke to Brenda Leeuwenberg, a resident of Ruakākā who started a petition to stop a sand mining proposal in the Bream Bay Area by the McCallum Brothers. Sasha spoke to Burt Burmester, from University of Auckland Business School, speaking to us about the government's foreign investment strategy. And Amani spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub, Senior Lecturer of Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland, about the prevalence of microplastics in the human body, especially in brain tissue.

A recent study at the University of New Mexico has found that there could be a spoon's worth of microplastics in the human brain. The study found that the extent of the harm to human health is unclear, although an increased inflammation and risk of future adverse cardiovascular events is likely. Producer Amani spoke to Senior Lecturer of Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland, Dr Joel Rindelaub, about the prevalence of microplastics in the human body, and what its impacts might be.

For Dear Science this week our expert Doctor Joel Rindelaub chatted to us about fungi recognising patterns, trees reducing inflammation, and how to give good gifts.  Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science this week, our expert Doctor Joel Rindelaub spoke to us about fungi recognising patterns, planting trees to reduce inflammation, and how to give the best gifts.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about several controversial National Party policies in light of the Labour Party's annual conference and claims that the current government is ‘taking us backwards'.  Producer Athena spoke to The University of Auckland Law Faculty's Rob Batty, about a trademark dispute between Australian fashion designer, Katie Perry, and US pop-star, Katy Perry. And they spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, George Laking, about concerns regarding the Getting to Smokefree 2025 Plan.

Self-described 'cool nerd' Dr Joel Rindelaub is an ice-hockey player, turned chemist, turned comedian, bringing his one-man show to Auckland's Q Theatre this weekend.

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico in the United states revealed a high concentration of microplastics located in the brain tissue of a number of test subjects, as well as many other organs in the body. While experts are still evaluating the exact physiological impacts of microplastic contamination, higher concentrations of these substances have been found in the brain tissue of subjects suffering from conditions such as early onset-dementia. Oto spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland, to discuss the presence of microplastics in human brain tissue and their potential impacts. If you'd like to catch Joel's science-comedy show “Science Is No Joke”, you can get your tickets here:

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March about the recent changes to the fast track approvals bill, as well as the government's plans to remove natural gas import barriers and the contamination of the Ohinemuri river. He spoke to Kirsten Tilleman from the University of Auckland to talk about active bystanders and the role they play in reducing harassment on Auckland's public transport. He spoke to Nicola Owen from Disabled People Against Cuts Aotearoa to talk about austerity measures affecting the disabled community. And he spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub from the University of Auckland to talk about microplastics in human brain tissue. Sasha spoke to Samantha Marsh from the University of Auckland to discuss worsening language skills in preschoolers. He also spoke to Bill Kay Blake from NZ Institute of Economic Research about the rise of forestry farming over livestock farming

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March about the recent changes to the fast track approvals bill, as well as the government's plans to remove natural gas import barriers and the contamination of the Ohinemuri river. He spoke to Kirsten Tilleman from the University of Auckland to talk about active bystanders and the role they play in reducing harassment on Auckland's public transport. He spoke to Nicola Owen from Disabled People Against Cuts Aotearoa to talk about austerity measures affecting the disabled community. And he spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub from the University of Auckland to talk about microplastics in human brain tissue. Sasha spoke to Samantha Marsh from the University of Auckland to discuss worsening language skills in preschoolers. He also spoke to Bill Kay Blake from NZ Institute of Economic Research about the rise of forestry farming over livestock farming

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico in the United states revealed a high concentration of microplastics located in the brain tissue of a number of test subjects, as well as many other organs in the body. While experts are still evaluating the exact physiological impacts of microplastic contamination, higher concentrations of these substances have been found in the brain tissue of subjects suffering from conditions such as early onset-dementia. Oto spoke to Dr Joel Rindelaub, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland, to discuss the presence of microplastics in human brain tissue and their potential impacts. If you'd like to catch Joel's science-comedy show “Science Is No Joke”, you can get your tickets here:

New research has revealed microplastics have infiltrated human brain tissue to a 'concerning' degree. This adds to studies finding tiny shards of plastic in critical organs - as microplastics have been found in lungs, bone marrow, blood vessels, reproductive organs, livers and kidneys, to name a few. Chemical scientist Dr Joel Rindelaub is unsurprised by this discovery. "I'm not sure if these will be the final numbers, but there's some pretty good confidence that there's probably plastic in people's brains." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, join us as we broadcast LIVE from Andy's Burger Bar in Skycity featuring comedy legends Joel Rindelaub, Tony Lyall, Te Radar, Kirsty Webeck, Hannah Campbell and Ian Smith. Find more from us on IG @haurakibigshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's First Up pod: LA is the centre of the swathe of protests sweeping through American universities; the Minister of Fruit and Vege is back with his Fruit of the Week; Katie Kenny looks at Samoa's declaration of a dengue outbreak - and asks if it could it happen here and as a nationwide competition for creative kids has kicked off, Dr Joel Rindelaub says the future is in good hands. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

New research confirms male rhesus monkeys regularly engage in same-sex affection- which gives them a genetic advantage. Researchers found found that these male monkeys tended to father more offspring, suggesting that same-sex sexual behaviour provides a boost when it comes to breeding.  Dr Joel Rindelaub says this research addresses the 'historical paradox' regarding the benefits of same-sex interactions in the wild. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Dear Science! This week on the show the Tuesday Wire team has Davide Mercadante who has now taken over Joel Rindelaub to discuss the wonderful world of science - and Davide did not dissapoint. This week the tem discuss crabs, coffee and why people love to add but not so much to subtract. 

For his final appearance on Dear Science, Dr Joel Rindelaub talked about why fake news is spread and how to spot it, as well as implicit bias and how to better recognise your own biases.

Celebrity scientist Dr Joel Rindelaub looks forward to hearing solutions posed by bright young Kiwis in a new competition. Dr Rindelaub and Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles are on the judging panel of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023, a challenge open to school years 5 to 10. Dr Rindelaub has been championing the importance of STEAM (science, technology, English, arts and maths), claiming these subjects teach students independence, creativity and useful skills. "What the Solve for Tomorrow competition is trying to do is basically have these incentives to create an idea, try to solve a problem. It's like a nationwide science fair." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methamphetamine has been detected in the air in downtown Auckland in the first study of its kind in Australasia. Traces of the illicit drug, as well as nicotine, caffeine and THC, were found at a pollution monitoring site on Customs Street near the bottom of Queen Street. At the concentrations found in Auckland's air, it would take more than 8-thousand-years to actually inhale an active dose of methamphetamine, but the concentrations were higher than overseas cities such as Barcelona. University of Auckland School of Chemical Sciences research fellow Dr Joel Rindelaub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.  

Two air pollutants are quietly contributing to thousands of premature deaths in New Zealand every year, shows a new analysis that's prompted fresh calls for tougher regulations. While New Zealand's air quality is generally considered good by international standards, Stats NZ's newly updated indicator has linked pollution from vehicles and fireplaces to around nine times more early deaths than last year's road toll. The indicator data was calculated using the latest Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) model, which was published in 2022 and used 2006 and 2016 as base years. It focused on two human-made pollutants associated with health risks: PM2.5 - or fine particulate matter measuring fewer than 2.5 micrometres in diameter - and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). While NO2 was mostly linked to traffic pollution, PM2.5 also stemmed from other sources of fossil fuel combustion, such as people burning wood and coal for home heating over winter. In 2016 – the most recent year for which suitable population, health, and air quality data was available – the pollutants were linked to an estimated 13,155 hospitalisations and 3,317 premature deaths. “Even though Aotearoa New Zealand has good overall air quality relative to other countries, we now know that exposure to air pollutants, even at low levels, is associated with significant health impacts,” Stats NZ's environmental and agricultural statistics senior manager Michele Lloyd said. These ranged from childhood asthma to people needing hospital care for heart and respiratory problems. Source / Stats NZ Of those hospitalisations in 2016, 71 per cent were linked to vehicle emissions, mainly through NO2 exposure, while around a quarter were linked with PM2.5, stemming from home heating. More than two thirds of the premature deaths were also linked to traffic pollution, with another 29 per cent associated with people lighting fires in homes. Across the board, the data showed how much of our population was living in areas with poor air quality, relative to recently-updated World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. Between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of our population living in areas where those guidelines had been exceeded rose from 24 to 31 per cent for NO2, while falling from 85 to 81 per cent for PM2.5.   People lighting fires is continuing to drive higher levels of air pollutant PM2.5 over winter in New Zealand. Photo / Warren Buckland Stats NZ insights analyst David Harris said a jump in estimated health impacts from pollution was likely driven by an increasing population, but also rising NO2 exposure – perhaps owing to higher numbers of diesel vehicles on our roads. The data also showed a markedly higher risk for Pacific peoples, likely due to location. The highest numbers of people harmed by the two pollutants could be found in our biggest centres, with some 939 premature deaths and 4633 hospitalisations reported in Auckland alone. Yet, relative to population size, areas in the lower South Island had out-sized impacts: notably the 219 pollution-linked premature deaths per 100,000 people older than 30 in Invercargill, versus Auckland's rate of 104 per 100,000. Source / Stats NZ Harris pointed out that air pollution itself was made up of a complex mix of gases and particles. But, because it wasn't possible to individually capture the health impacts of each one, assessments like this were simplified by focusing on key contaminants like NO2. University of Auckland aerosol chemist Dr Joel Rindelaub said the findings were “very much in line with what we already know: air pollution is a major threat to human health. “Over 3,300 premature deaths per year are related to air pollution in Aotearoa New Zealand, that's more than melanoma, diabetes, colon cancer, and road accidents combined. “Without a serious effort to address the causes of air pollution... these trends are likely to continue.” He saw an urgent need to set a national standard for PM2.5 pollution, something in which our country lagged “way behind” the rest of the world. “Many other countries have acknowledged the harm this pollution can do and have been regulating it for decades,” he said. “In fact, China has been regulating PM2.5 since 2013.” “We could literally be making ourselves dumber by not addressing poor air quality," University of Auckland aerosol chemist Dr Joel Rindelaub says. Photo / Michael Craig Importantly, studies were increasingly suggesting that air pollution could affect our brains, as well as our heart and lungs. “We could literally be making ourselves dumber by not addressing poor air quality.” As well, there was a big need to better understand the health impacts of air pollution indoors, where people spent about 90 per cent of their time on average. While the Stats NZ data was entirely based on outdoor monitoring, Niwa air quality scientist Dr Ian Longley noted that roughly half of the air pollution within our homes and buildings happened to come from outside, with the rest from sources like indoor smoking and cooking. “Covid-19 has not yet changed how we assess outdoor air quality, although the lockdowns and changes to travel patterns have indicated how valuable ongoing monitoring is in times of change and uncertainty,” Longley said. The pandemic had also brought a growth in interest in monitoring indoor air quality, most notably in schools, he said. “This may be fading away now as our Covid amnesia sets in, but it is the growth in indoor monitoring that will allow indoor air, and Covid, to be included in future Stats NZ reporting like this.” - Jamie Morton, NZHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A well-known scientist says New Zealanders need to stop burning wood, to help curb two of the country's silent killers. Stats NZ indicator data, following a 10-year study, has found two air pollutants are quietly contributing to thousands of premature deaths each year. The two pollutants of concern, linked with pollution from vehicles and fireplaces, are PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide. Auckland University aerosol chemist Joel Rindelaub told Tim Dower combustion products create toxic cancer causing chemicals. He says sitting around a bonfire might be a fun activity to do, but it creates dangerous chemicals in the process. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Joel Rindelaub joins Casper and Milly in the studio for Dear Science, Casper has his weekly catch up with Shane Reti on National's five-point plan to tackle the cost of living crisis. Elizabeth Kerekere from the Green party talks to Milly about perpetual land leases, with the greens taking action to halt the outdated law at some point this year. Casper gains insight on the Liberal and Realist approaches to the war in Ukraine, speaking with Robert Patman from the University of Otago. Jan Eldridge and Milly speak about a rare binary star system, the topic of a recently published paper.  

This Week on Dear Science Casper and Milly are joined by Joel Rindelaub back in the studio. Joel gets to the bottom of what happens when you eat a lego head - with research that involves the acronyms SHAT and FART. They also discuss Exxon Mobil's historic and accurate research into the fossil fuel contributions to climate change as well as the power of the Fjord in storing and releasing carbon to act as its own temperature control. 

Some new research finally answers a pressing scientific question- why does some poo float and some poo sink?  An accidental discovery on the microbiomes in mice revealed that the buoyancy of poo is linked to the microbiota present in the intestines. The research done on the mice confirmed that the microbiota in the gut plays a role in how poo turns out. UOA Research Fellow Dr Joel Rindelaub says that a higher rate of 'floaters' coming out of an individual may be indicative of poor intestinal health. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas rapidly approaching, the right way to decorate is on everybody's minds. The plastic tree vs real tree debate has been gaining more momentum in recent years, especially since sustainability has become a bigger concern. UOA Research Fellow Dr Joel Rindelaub says that real trees have a smaller carbon footprint, but it goes up if you don't dispose of it the right way.  In comparison, plastic trees can be reused but they have the extra risk of creating breathable microplastics in the air. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-term solution to counteract deadly mosquitoes is currently in the works. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals to humans out there, as they spread malaria, yellow fever, dengue and zika, to name a few. The new research involves genetically modifying male mosquitoes and sending them out to mate with female ones to create non-viable offspring that won't live to reproduce. Dr Joel Rindelaub explained that the testing in select areas of Brazil has been effective so far, as there is a 96 percent decrease in the mosquito population in those regions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Dear Science Milly spoke to Joel regarding strategy board game fun with AI, Homo Erectus cooking fish earlier than thought and all things floating feces.  

Training AI to imitate human language, thinking patterns and communication, especially in interactive environments has proven difficult in the past, but we may be one step closer. Cicero is the first AI agent to beat a human in Diplomacy, a strategy game where seven players compete using cooperation and competition to outdo each other. Dr Joel Rindelaub UOA Resarch Fellow explained what this means for AI development and walks us through other regions this technology could be applied to. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study has confirmed that bass-infused music makes people want to dance more- anyone who's been to a music festival knows the drill, but this research has confirmed a link. A study run by the journal 'Current Biology' confirmed that participants were more likely to dance when low-frequency bass was added to the test music, despite the test subjects not being aware of it. Dr Joel Rindelaub joined us to explain this scientific link between bass and dance, and why people were more likely to respond to music with low frequency instruments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate Christina's last Dear Science, Joel Rindelaub and Christina decided on an unofficial theme of beer and the end of the world for a rather morbid segment. This week, they discussed how beer hops could help cure Alzheimer's, the amount of emissions released by billionaires compared to us regular folk, and how scientists solved the mystery of a mass extinction event way back in the day.

In a less-than-surprising development, a new study has confirmed that the world's richest people live life differently to most, and that translates over into carbon emissions. Billionaires emit huge and unsustainable amounts of carbon and unlike ordinary people, 50 percent to 70 percent of their emissions result from their investments. Dr Joel Rindelaub, University of Auckland Research Fellow observes that a high percentage of  carbon emissions are linked to a group of 135 people, and their investments in fossil fuels contribute to pollution on a massive scale. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In true Halloween spirit, this week's Dear Science topics are a real monster mash-up of frightening topics. Dr Joel Rindelaub phoned in from Invercargill to discuss zombie ants, the very real possibility of being scared to death, and something truly terrifying: whether we're living in a simulation. Spooky yet educational - whakorongo mai nei!

In honour of Halloween, Dr Joel Rindelaub explained the spookiest science out there: quantum entanglement. Albert Einstein himself described this science as spooky, and recent work in this field helped three quantum physicists win the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics earlier this year. Dr Joel Rindelaub explained that quantum entanglement refers to the idea that we don't know the state of quantum particles until we measure them, and this impacts our understanding of reality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The science of how we hear has always been a little bit of a mystery.  Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have revealed, for the first time and in near-atomic detail, the structure of the key part of the inner ear responsible for hearing. This breakthrough was aided by an unexpected ally- good old round worms.  Dr Joel Rindelaub joined us to take us through the study and the findings. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Dear Science, Joel chatted with Casper and Christina about the mental health benefits of birdsong, scientists teaching a brain they made to play pong, and the mysterious mass death of frogs 45 million years ago, because you know we can't resist orgy talk.

Lab-grown brain cells have developed enough sentience to play arcade game 'Pong', according to recent data.  The cells were taught to play the game by the scientists who grew them, and they developed their skills independently.  University Of Auckland Research Fellow Joel Rindelaub explained what this means for scientific development and what these cells may be capable of in later studies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week was a big one for the scientific community, as the Nobel Prize winners for 2022 were announced across various scientific categories.  Dr Joel Rindelaub, Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, scientific communicator, and contestant on Celebrity Treasure Island NZ, is here to talk about this year's award recipients. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Wire with Christina kicked off with a Dear Science Nobel Prize special with Joel Rindelaub. Christina also spoke to Dr Shane Reti from the National Party for their weekly segment, where they discussed meningitis and a bill to reduce alcohol harm In the wake of last week's poll results on whether Aotearoa should become a republic, Christina spoke with the New Zealand Republic campaign chair Lewis Holden. She also spoke to Dr Roshini Peiris-John about her study on the impacts of skin tone on racial discrimination. And earlier on Breakfast, the b farewelled Auckland Mayor Phil Goff as he prepares to retire from politics. Jess takes us all the way back to the outgoing mayor's very first bFM Breakfast interview with Mikey Havoc in 2017.

With the Nobel Prizes being handed out this week, Dr Joel Rindelaub dropped into the studio for Dear Science to discuss historic Nobel Prize snubs through the years with a common theme - they were all women. Joel and Christina had a kōrero about Rosalind Franklin, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Chien-Shiung Wu, Lise Meitner and Donna DeEtte Elbert about the work they did in their fields and the men who took credit for it.

With the Nobel Prizes being handed out this week, Dr Joel Rindelaub dropped into the studio for Dear Science to discuss historic Nobel Prize snubs through the years with a common theme - they were all women. Joel and Christina had a kōrero about Rosalind Franklin, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Chien-Shiung Wu, Lise Meitner and Donna DeEtte Elbert about the work they did in their fields and the men who took credit for it.

This week on Dear Science, Dr Joel Rindelaub from UoA dropped into the studio to chat about the weird and wacky world of science. On this episode, Joel, Casper and Christina had a yarn about ants and the Cheerio effect, listening to music to test cognitive decline and the prevalence of microplastics all throughout the food chain. Listen back!

This week on Dear Science, Dr Joel Rindelaub from UoA dropped into the studio to chat about the weird and wacky world of science. On this episode, Joel, Casper and Christina had a yarn about ants and the Cheerio effect, listening to music to test cognitive decline and the prevalence of microplastics all throughout the food chain. Listen back!

On Dear Science this week we introduced a very special new co-host: Dr Joel Rindelaub from the University of Auckland, who is taking the reins from Marcus Jones. This week Joel chatted to Christina and Emily about air pollution and gut health, diamond rain on icy planets, and the complex social structures that dolphins can form, which can apparently get quite freaky!

Former Wire host Christina Huang is back to her old stomping grounds for a special guest spot on the Tuesday Wire. In exciting news, the team welcomed brand new Dear Science co-host Dr Joel Rindelaub from UoA. This week, Joel chatted to Christina and producer Emily about air pollution and gut health, diamond rain on icy planets, and the complex social structures that dolphins can form, which can apparently get quite freaky! Christina spoke to Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick about Sunday's allegations of sub-standard living conditions in motels used as emergency housing on Rotorua's Fenton Street. She also spoke to Dr Shane Reti for the Wire's weekly catch-up with the National Party. This week, they discussed the Rotorua emergency housing crisis, youth crime and the banning of petrol cars. Emily spoke to Asuka Burge from the New Zealand Blood Service about the need for plasma donors. She also spoke to Sarah Pritchett from WasteMINZ about food waste minimisation efforts at the consumer and retail levels. Finally, Christina wrapped up the show with a chat to University of Auckland student Viviana Becker about the recent Chilean referendum to implement a new constitution. Whakarongo mai nei!

An Auckland chemist says the SoundSplash music festival could become a Covid-19 super-spreader event. Dr Joel Rindelaub told Morning Report while traditionally, outdoor transmission is 20 times less likely than it is indoors, festivals are a different story.  He says tightly-packed outdoor settings without masks would increase transmission, with Covid-19 only needing a few seconds of exposure to infect. The event is now connected to at least five cases of Covid-19, including one of Omicron.

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If you're sick of Christmas music already, here's a new track to keep you... entertained? 'Vax the Nation' by Dr Joel Rindelaub and Randa is a new "nerdcore" rap song. It features cameos from some of our Covid-19 sceintists, including Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Chief Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard and Dr Jin Russell. Aerosol chemist Joel Rindelaub or "Dr J" spoke to Corin Dann.

If you're sick of Christmas music already, here's a new track to keep you... entertained? 'Vax the Nation' by Dr Joel Rindelaub and Randa is a new "nerdcore" rap song. It features cameos from some of our Covid-19 sceintists, including Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Chief Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard and Dr Jin Russell. Aerosol chemist Joel Rindelaub or "Dr J" spoke to Corin Dann.

There's a video from 2015 where Bill Gates gave a TED Talk on how the world is not prepared for a pandemic or a highly contagious virus... and it's so eerie to watch now! We also discussed the Christmas jobs that are so admin & unenjoyable, and finally, we caught up with Dr Joel Rindelaub who spoke to us a bit more about this new Omicron covid variant and whether we should be worried. Eeeek! Enjoy the podcast.

A group of experts have declared our mask guidelines inadequate - most notably for those working on the frontline. The Centre for Informed Futures at Auckland University say we're not keeping pace with the latest international studies and it's leaving gaps that can be exploited by Covid-19's Delta variant. A fresh report urges all essential and border workers don proper-fitting N95 masks - and identifies shortcomings in the general public's mask-wearing methods. University of Auckland aerosol scientist Joel Rindelaub spoke to Susie Ferguson.

There are fears MIQ workers at Wellington's quarantine facility are being put at unnecessary risk with Covid-19 cases allowed to exercise in an underground car park with no forced ventilation. All of Wellington's confirmed cases of the delta variant are housed at the Grand Mercure hotel, with the exception of at least one person who is in hospital. Dr Joel Rindelaub, an aerosol chemist from the University of Auckland, told Ben Strang MIQ workers could be infected through aerosol transmission, and their movements through the hotel should be restricted.

Delta cases isolating at the Grand Mercure in Wellington are allowed to leave their rooms and use the hotel's "fresh air" area, which is an underground car park. The joint head of managed isolation and quarantine, brigadier Rose King, says quarantine is a challenging time, and being able to access fresh air supports wellbeing. But aerosol chemist at the University of Auckland, Dr Joel Rindelaub, says moving Covid-19 cases through the hotel is a risk.

A new international study shows the airborne spread of viruses has been "vastly underappreciated". Previously the small droplets we coughed and sneezed were thought to be the culprits in the spread of disease. But a review in the Science journal shows the virus-laden microscopic particles which can float in the air - and travel large distances - play a much greater role than thought before the pandemic. It is something of a vindication for aerosol scientists have been banging this drum since last April 2020 - with the World Health Organisation finally acknowledging in May 2021. University of Auckland aerosol scientist Dr Joel Rindelaub spoke to Morning Report.

New Zealanders make take it for granted that we live in a clean, green part of the world but just how fresh is the air we breathe? Many Kiwis would be surprised by what we're breathing in, says analytical chemist Dr Joel Rindelaub.

Now to something most of us probably take for granted, thinking we live in a clean green part of the world and believing we are surrounded by fresh air. But are we? Dr Joel Rindelaub from the University of Auckland is an analytical chemist who specialises in air quality and environmental research. From plastic particles to illicit drugs - he says many people would be surprised by what they're actually breathing in. Air pollution is the number one environmental threat to human health worldwide and he says New Zealand isn't exempt.