The Wireless

From the mothership

06:00 am on 1 February 2014

Five interesting things to listen to that will give you something to talk about.

Detox yourself from synthetic chemicals

Rick Smith, co-author of the book Toxin Toxout, discusses how people can rid themselves of synthetic chemicals, including hormone-disrupting phthalates and parabens, cancer-causing pesticides, heavy metals and air pollutants. The book talks to top scientist and conducts its own experiments.

 

B-B…B-B-Banana

Inside New Zealand's most popular fruit, the banana, and the sugars it contains.

 

Energising thought on energy

Kim Hill talks to Dunsandel-based engineer and author about what energy is and why it's important.

 

Ride the wave...3D

Surfboard-maker Roy Stuart is among the first in the world using 3D printing technology to help create a new wave of surfboards. He tells Kathryn Ryan how it works.

 

Technology: What’s new?

Tech guru Robbie Allan talks about another Jamaican bobsled team promoting digital currency; how changes to Facebook's news feed algorithm is affecting businesses; and what iBeacon means for the future of shopping.