Justin Hodgkiss
The Truth Behind Tinfoil Hats
Claims that a tinfoil hat will protect the wearer from electromagnetic fields and mind control have been around for many years but do they actually work? Justin Hodgkiss joins Bryan Crump to answer… Audio
Lightsabers
In this episode, Professor Justin Hodgkiss, Co-Director of the MacDiarmid Institute talks to Bryan Crump about the scientific feasability of Star Wars' lightsabers. The ubiquitous, Jedi weapon from a… Audio
Converse public art campaing accused of misleading
The shoe brand Converse is being accused of misleading people with its global public art campaign, Converse City Forests, in which it claims the murals it's painted are the equivalent of more than… Audio
Farmers preparing for dry winter
The country appears to be heading into a dry winter.
Farmers are already grappling with that prospect, making decisions about stock and feed for the coming months.
At the same time, a dry winter, if… Audio
MacDiarmid Institute receives $48m for science research
The MacDiarmid Institute in Wellington has been recognised for the fourth time as a Centre of Research Excellence and received $48 million in funding. The Institute was founded in 2002 by Victoria… Audio
National New Energy Centre opens in Taranaki
A long awaited new energy centre has been officially opened in Taranaki today. Co-director of the MacDiarmid Institute Professor Justin Hodgkiss talks to Jesse about why the centre and it's goals. Audio
Materials: Fact or Fiction - Lightsabers
A new series on Nights in collaboration with the MacDiarmid Institute where we take an idea from fiction and see how it stands up to scientific scrutiny. Tonight, Professor Justin Hodgkiss Professor… Audio
Careers to save the planet
To look ahead to Global Week of Climate Action we speak to McDiarmid co-director Professor Justin Hodgkiss talks about careers which could help save the planet. Audio
Green cities of the future - what we can expect in 2050
Better solar panels and efficient carbon capture technology will help shape the impact and look of cities in the future, say MacDiarmid Institute scientists. Audio
Green cities of the future - what we can expect in 2050
Better solar panels and efficient carbon capture technology will help shape the impact and look of cities in the future, say MacDiarmid Institute scientists.
AudioOur Changing World for 12 September 2019
MacDiarmid Institute scientists talk about how their work improving solar panel efficiency and developing carbon capture and storage techniques might shape cities of the future. Audio
Justin Hodgkiss Carbon
Justin Hodgkiss, co-director of the McDiarmid Institute, with a brief introduction to the element, carbon. Audio
Exploring industry pathways for science graduates
Where can a science degree take you? Co-Director of the MacDiarmid Institute Assoc Prof Justin Hodgkiss and Victoria University Post-Doctoral Fellow, Brendan Darby tell Kathryn there are many… Audio
Top scientists team up with NZ industry
Two of the country's leading research institutes are linking up to give New Zealand businesses a helping hand with R&D. The McDiarmid Institute, which specialises in advanced materials and… Audio
Further collaboration expected in science area
More New Zealand businesses are expected to benefit from joint ventures with top public sector scientists. Audio
No sign yet of a revolutionary app in Fiji
Almost a week after its glamorous launch, there's little sign of a new mobile app hailed by Fiji's government as a 'multi-billion dollar venture,' but dismissed by many others as a con. Audio
The growth of solar energy and what's leading cutting edge technology
Harnessing energy from the sun and turning it into electricity has never been more efficient - or cheaper. The world is embracing solar energy on a massive scale - with figures showing that in 2014… Audio
On the cusp of a solar revolution
Next generation printable and flexible solar cells, made with new materials, are part of a clean-energy revolution Audio
On the cusp of a solar revolution
Next generation printable and flexible solar cells, made with new materials, are part of a clean-energy revolution
AudioDetecting Oestrogen in the Environment
Aptamers and gold nanoparticles are the basis of a novel sensor for detecting oestrogen in the environment Audio
