Michelle Dickinson
"I might cry" : Nanogirl Labs founder on liquidation
Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.
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Does China have the answer to screen time for children?
Two years ago, China instituted a strict three-hour-per-week limit for children playing video games. Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl asks if we should be looking to China when it comes to kids on… Audio
The science behind problem solving in the shower
Nanogirl, aka Dr Michelle Dickinson's been looking into the phenomenon of problem solving often happening in the shower. Audio
Covid-19: How to encourage children to get the jab
From today, children between 5 to 11 years old are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
We know there can be some anxiety around getting vaccinated - and needles.
So Sarah Robson asked Michelle… Audio
Covid-19: are masks here to stay?
A couple of years ago it would have seemed unthinkable that the vast majority of people that you would see out and about would be wearing a face covering, and that those NOT wearing one could expect… Audio
Covid-19: Nanogirl's take on the new vaccine passes
The key to getting into public events, restaurants and bars under the new traffic light system has arrived.
A vaccine certificate for those fully-vaccinated - dubbed "My Vaccine Pass" - will be… Audio
Covid-19: Nanogirl on how she fights vaccine hesitancy
Science teaching expert Michelle Dickinson says a lot of those she has spoken to are confident about getting a Covid-19 vaccination once their questions have been answered.
Dickinson, also known as… Audio
Nanogirl advises AK whanau to stay at home this weekend
It's looking like it's going to be another beautiful weather weekend for Auckland, and if all goes well this could be the last weekend Aucklanders are in lockdown. Our reporter Ella Stewart spoke with… Audio
Activities to keep young minds entertained and stimulated
Auckland whānau who're now into their second-and-a-half week in strict lockdown might be in need of some new ideas to keep their tamariki entertained and keep their brains stimulated. Māni Dunlop… Audio
Is teacher confidence behind declining science results?
A new report from Nanogirl Labs has found teacher confidence is one of the key factors for science not being taught consistently in primary and intermediate schools. New Zealand is seeing declining… Audio
Teachers warn science neglected in race to save maths
Teachers are warning that science is being neglected in the rush to halt the decline in students' maths scores.
The Ministry of Education has commissioned expert advice and asked the Royal Society to… Audio
How to look after your face mask
Many New Zealanders now have to regularly don a mask or face covering but mask-wearing as a part of life is still quite new to many of us. Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, shares the latest… Audio
Covid-19: Mask dos and don'ts
Aucklanders are being asked to wear a face covering when outside the home, and the rest of the country is advised to wear one when in a confined public space, like when using public transport or a… Audio
The Dos and Don'ts for wearing masks
Along with heightened alert levels, New Zealand has a new advisory on masks which studies have shown can help reduce spreading the virus. Aucklanders are being asked to wear a face covering when… Audio
Is NZ too relaxed with personal hygiene standards?
Sanitisers in every store, masks, checking in to bars and restaraunts....it all seems like a distant memory. And while many are celebrating the end of restrictions, some health professionals are… Audio
Nanogirl explains risks around coronavirus
There are now two confirmed cases of coronavirus here in New Zealand - while globally more than 90 thousand people have been infected. Both of the cases here are in people who've travelled from… Audio
Nanogirl's new adventures
Nanogirl and her nanobot CLAIR are getting ready for their latest science adventures...
Drop into the lab and see what they're up to - it's noisy and explosive! Audio
Nanogirl's social media plea sees return of stolen items
Robbers have returned some of the items they stole from Nanogirl's office after a social media plea. Dr Michelle Dickinson shared footage of the break-in at her Ponsonby office over the weekend -… Audio
Nanogirl launches new DIY science series
Dr Michelle Dickinson's encouraging children to turn their homes into laboratories in her latest series launched on HEHEI. Audio
Want More Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures?
Nanogirl is off on more great adventures so we can answer your science questions.
In the meantime... Audio