Afternoons for Tuesday 30 January 2024

 

1:15 The case for using paper over screens for better comprehension when reading

Research shows that we don't absorb as much information reading from a screen as we do reading from paper.

So what does that mean in terms of comprehension in schools and readers' susceptibility to misinformation online?

Dr Lilu Yu at MacQuarie University in Australia has been studying the way we read and what the differences are, she speaks to Jesse.

1:25 The ongoing debate about the fate of the Cathedral Cove walking track

The saga of the famed Cathedral Cove walking track in the Coromandel continues, with DoC conceding this week it may never reopen.

The track was closed last February after it was badly damaged by the extreme weather events at the beginning of last year.

Doc is expecting a report back in June, which will give them a better understanding of the state of the land and where a new track can be built.

Locals however, say DoC could have and should have done more to get the track back up and running.

Mercury Bay Business Association spokesman Ray Van Beynen updates Jesse.

1:35 Meningococcal rates nearly doubled for young NZers over the past year

New data shows that the number of cases of meningococcal  disease in Kiwi teens and young adults has increased by 88% over the same time last year.

Around one in every ten patients who contract the disease will die, and up to one in five will have permanent disabilities as a result of the infection.

Experts are urging parents and students to check if they are up to date with their vaccines and friend groups to stay vigilant when out in a big group of people.

Caryn Williams  is the school nurse at the girls boarding school, Woodford House, in Hawke's Bay she talks to Jesse about the the dangers and prevention.

1:45 Tech Tuesday with Tim Warren

Today for Tech Tuesday we speak to Ambit AI co-founder and CEO Tim Warren about the pros and cons of electric vehicles.

2:10 Book Critic: Catherine Robertson

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about Sam Low's cookbook, Modern Chinese, The Seven by Australian crime writer Chris Hammer and Clanlands in New Zealand by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on the worthy recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards for 2024 - two pioneering melanoma research sufferers - a hot new exhibition that has just landed in Sydney, and the latest news making headlines across the country.

2:30 Music feature: More TV theme music

Last year we had a fun music feature all about TV music themes with Karl Steven, talking a walk back through some of the most memorable tunes of the 70s and 80s.

It became very clear there were many more songs to talk about and play, so today we're bringing in our very own RNZ sound mixer JR who's reminiscing about the tunes that were suggested by our audience and the ones he's chosen.

3:10 Uncertainty is is a necessity, not always comfortable, but always vital 

There are few things as comforting as being absolutely sure the bus will be there on time, you ticked the right box on the exam or that your partner isn't going to bolt at the wedding.

Un-certainty is uncomfortable, but necessary says author and journalist Maggie Jackson.

When we can Google the answer to almost anything,  we are squandering the gifts that being unsure can give us like invention and resilience.

Jackson looks at the science around a mindset that can help us cope in times of change. Her new book is called Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure. 

3:30 Spoken Feature: Healthy or Hoax

Coming up, we've got Healthy or Hoax. Stacey Morrison hosts this series which puts health and wellness trends to the test. This week she's looking into retro walking.

3:45 The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and James Elliot