Bruce Russell
Wellington facing twice the amount of usual cryptosporidium
A nasty gastro parasite is making its presence felt in the capital with twice the number cryptosporidium cases that would be normal around this time of the year. As of last Thursday, there were 81… Audio
Only cryptosporidium therapeutics lab in Southern Hemisphere to close due to lack of funding
A parasitology research lab specialising in testing drugs for cryptosporidium is closing due to a lack of funding.
This in the same week a cryptosporidium outbreak plagues Queenstown residents with… Audio
Rates of cryptosporidium in NZ higher than other countries
New Zealand's rates of cryptosporidium infections are twice as high as Australia's, three times the UK's, and 10 times higher than the US.
And a leading researcher on parasites says there is much… Audio
Unravelling the worms within...
A surgeon recently removed a 27-centimetre long worm – along with many of its brothers and sisters – from a North Korean soldier. But that's not as big as worm invaders get, says parasitologist Bruce… Audio
More diseases linked to toxoplasma parasite
Parasitologist Bruce Russell on the bug toxoplasma gondii that has a bigger impact than previously known. Audio
The Auricle - Oenosthesia
The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery in Christchurch has opened what it claims is the world's first "oenosthetic" wine and sound bar, combining imbibing and listening. Jo Burzynska, a leading wine writer… Audio
Peter Jefferies
Peter Jefferies (This Kind of Punishment, Nocturnal Projections) joins us for a rare solo performance, ahead of his Kings Arms show this Saturday. Audio
University students using drugs to enhance performance
A new study estimates six percent of Auckland University students are using drugs to help them study and pass their exams. Audio
Audacious - Bruce Russell
The Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts resounded throughout Christchurch in early March. Justin Gregory talks with sound artist and musician Bruce Russell about his work, No Mean City and what it means… Audio
Extended Play: Pin Group - Go To Town
Guitarist and singer Roy Montgomery, bassist Ross Humphrey, Bruce Russell and Arnie van Bussel, tell the story of recording Pin Group Go To Town. Audio
Flying Nun favourites with Bruce Russell
Archivist, user experience consultant, member of the Dead C., and music writer, who has curated a new Flying Nun archival compilation, Time to Go. Audio
Part 2 - Getting Older
Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays. Audio
Bruce Russell
Experimental music contributor looks at new releases from Carlos Giffoni, Rhys Chatham, and 'Glands of External Secretion'. Audio
Bruce Russell
Christchurch sound artist and writer whose book 'Left Handed Blows:Writing on Sound' is being launched in Auckland tomorrow. Audio
Brain Chemistry
Dr Bruce Russell, School of Pharmacy, Auckland University. The chemical effects of drugs on the brain. Audio
Musical Chairs - Peter Stapleton
Peter Stapleton started his first band in Christchurch in the mid-1970's. Caught up by the first flush of punk rock, he drummed in Bill Direen's first band, the legendary Vacuum. Later he was both… Audio
