Afternoons for Tuesday 8 August 2023

 

1:15 How gluten can cause brain inflammation in mice - do we need to worry as humans?

Gluten gives us that beautiful fluffy bread that we love, but it may also be giving us something much less wanted.

Scientists at Otago University have discovered that gluten can cause brain inflammation in mice and the findings, of what is believed to be a world first study, could have serious implications for humans  

Research led and professor at the Centre for Neuroendocrinology, Alexander Tups, joined us last month to talk about the effect of dahlia flower extract on blood sugar

He's with us again to discuss this latest research.

1:25 TSS Earnslaw in a mock rescue this week

It will be dramatic scenes on a dramatic backdrop this Friday in Queenstown as the iconic TSS Earnslaw undertakes a mock rescue on Lake Wakatipu

The steamship - launched the same year as the ill-fated Titanic - is one of a kind in the Southern Hemisphere and has earned a special place in the heart of Central Otago's tourist scene

But, there was a moment in time we almost lost her ...

Chris Fleck knows all about that history and what this week's drill is trying to prevent.

1:35 UC engineering students 'rocketing' to success

It's been a rocketing success, not only for Canterbury University, but for Aotearoa.

A group of UC engineering students have taken out the top spot in an international rocket competition in New Mexico

Launching their rocket close to 10 kilometres into the desert sky, the team won their category and placed third overall at the recent Spaceport America Cup, edging out some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Alicia Smith was the team leader, she talks to Jesse.

1:45 Relationships with Hannah Korrel

Today Hannah talks to Jesse about how women's sport is helping to break down gender stereo types by being so visible lately. Hannah explains 'you can't be what you can't see.'.

2:10 Book Critic: Dominic Hoey

Today Dominic talks to Jesse about Ill Will by Dan Chaon.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on the Matilda's win last night over Denmark and progression to the World Cup quarter finals and the recent spate of shootings in Sydney. He also talks netball, Paul McCartney and the opening of Australia's first cryogenic facility.

2:30 Music feature: Joni Mitchell with Caitlin Smith

This year, at 79 years old, Joni Mitchell has released a new live album and performed her first headline concert in 23 years.

She's a force to be reckoned with after having a brain aneurysm in 2015, and struggling to walk again... now back on stage performing from her vast back catalogue.

And in New Zealand, many have been enjoying a Joni Mitchell tribute concert by Jan Elliot and Caitlin Smith

For our music feature today, we're exploring the music of Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the 20th century with singer Caitlin Smith.

3:10 Why allergies are on the increase around the world

They are unlikely killers: bee stings, peanut butter, shellfish. Nearly a third of all New Zealanders are allergic to something.  All over the world, allergies to everything from nuts to pollen are on the rise. Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist and associate professor of science and technology studies. When her father died from a bee sting, it set her on a path to investigate why allergies are proliferating and what medical science is doing to help. Her new book is called Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.

3:30 Spoken Feature: BBC Witness

In the 1950s, self-made businesswoman Brownie Wise transformed the fortunes of Tupperware, by inspiring thousands of housewives to sell it at parties. Her methods for motivating staff included selling the dress off her back and holding annual parties at the company's HQ. But as she became a star - appearing on magazine covers and chat shows - Brownie's relationship with her boss, Earl Tupper, soured. Author Bob Kealing speaks to Vicky Farncombe about Brownie's rise and fall from grace.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe