The Science Bug

Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien

We’re shining the spotlight on the little critters that make the world go around. Bugs! Every episode, Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien will be interviewing a rising star of New Zealand science and seeing what they can tell us about the world around us. This season, we’ll be looking at: dorky-looking fighting weevils, the secret relationship of butterflies and nettles, and how bees breathe! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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  1. 2024-03-18

    The Science Bug – 18-03-2024

    Aotearoa: Wasp Capital of the World. In the final episode of the season, Morgane continues her intervie with Dr Jenny Jandt.

  2. 2024-03-11

    The Science Bug – 11-03-2024

    (Not so) ferocious bees and wasps?! Morgane sits down with Dr JennyJandt to discuss aggression in social insects.

  3. 2024-03-03

    The Science Bug Ep 8 – 04-03-2024

    Bees in submarines! Simon concludes his interview with Rene Devenish, and yes, bees were placed in submarines. For science!

  4. 2024-02-26

    The Science Bug Ep 7 – 26-02-2024

    Pollinators in a Warming World. Simon interviews Rene Devenish about cute little bees and the pernicious effects of climate change.

  5. 2024-02-19

    The Science Bug Ep 6 – 19-02-2024

    More Butterflies. More Nettles! Morgane continues her interview with Greer Sanger about the Bug of the Year winner, Kahukura!

  6. 2024-02-12

    The Science Bug Ep 5 – 12-02-2024

    The Secrets of the Kahukura Butterfly. Butterflies and Nettles?! This week, Morgane is interviewing Greer Sanger about the native Red Admiral Butterfly, or Kahukura, and its relationship with stinging nettles, including the infamous Ongaonga.

  7. 2024-02-04

    The Science Bug Ep 4 – 05-02-2024

    The bugs are back! It's time to round out the list of Bug of the Year contenders, and hear Morgane and Simon's top picks. You can vote for your favourite on line — bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz Thanks to the Entomological Society of NZ.

  8. 2024-01-24

    The Science Bug Ep 3 – 25-01-2024

    Bug. Of. The. Year. Morgane and Simon are talking all the hot gossip for this year's candidates! You can vote for your favourite at bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz – thanks to the Entomological Society of NZ.

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We’re shining the spotlight on the little critters that make the world go around. Bugs! Every episode, Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien will be interviewing a rising star of New Zealand science and seeing what they can tell us about the world around us. This season, we’ll be looking at: dorky-looking fighting weevils, the secret relationship of butterflies and nettles, and how bees breathe! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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  • Skapad av
    Simon Connolly and Morgane Merien
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2024
  • Avsnitt
    8
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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