Craig Rodger
Science exhibition highlights risk of solar tsunamis
A science exhibition looking at the risk of solar tsunamis visited Parliament this week, as part of its nationwide tour. Craig Rodger from the University of Otago was at the event in Parliament ,and… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do I protect myself from lightning?
Professor Craig Rodger is from the Space Physics Group at the University of Otago and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Capturing the aurora in Lauder
We've all become amateur aurora experts over the past couple of days - with a rare solar storm causing dazzling displays in the sky over North and South Islands. Audio
Dr Craig Rodger: What to expect from Solar Maximum
Solar Maximum may be on its way sooner than we thought. The Sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity, and some scientists think that peak could be early by as much as 2 years bringing… Video, Audio
Scientists use lasers to redirect lightning
Lightning rods have traditionally been used to protect buildings from some of the forces of nature, but what if there's another option?
Researchers overseas have been looking into using lasers to… Audio
Expert on UFOs
Recently the Pentagon released a report on UFOs, reigniting the interest in the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life. This week's expert is space physicist Craig Rodger. Audio
Space weather 101: Coronal mass ejections and dead transformers
Professor Craig Rodger is an expert on space weather and the impact that it can have on our lives here on earth. He is Head of Physics at the University of Otago and his research looks into what could… Audio
Solar storms and electricity supply
Craig Rodger explains how large solar storms can overwhelm the protective shield of the earth's magnetic field and disrupt national power grids. Video, Audio
Solar storms and electricity supply
Craig Rodger explains how large solar storms can overwhelm the protective shield of the earth's magnetic field and disrupt national power grids.
Video, AudioSolar storms and the electricity network
In March 1989 a solar storm caused the collapse of an electric power grid in Canada, which plunged 9 million people into an electricity blackout. Solar activity and winds are closely monitored because… Audio
Auckland - leading the way or falling short?
Insight investigates whether it is in the national interest for Auckland to be the focus for investment, jobs and immigrants. Audio
Space weather
An Otago researcher is part of an international team which has uncovered a previously undetected effect of "space weather" on the Antarctic. It's a finding which may explain variations in winter… Audio
Craig Rodger : solar flares
Associate Professor, Physics at the University of Otago, and part of the team that managed to document the largest recorded solar flares in 2003. Audio
Space Physics in Antarctica
Using very low frequency radio waves to measure solar energy, and also detect global lightning Audio
Space Physics in Antarctica
Using very low frequency radio waves to measure solar energy, and also detect global lightning
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