THE MARVELLOUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

Simon presents this fun exploration through discoveries in science – from the most recent to the historic. Hardly a week goes by without some remarkable scientific discovery being announced to the world. Discoveries in science remind us what an amazing world we live in. Join us each term for a continuation of this two-part mini-series. Simon will share with you some of the most fascinating discoveries in science and what they mean for our future. Each term will focus on different discoveries – so join Simon every term and continue to be amazed.

Simon is an award-winning writer, both in NZ and the US. He has twice won the LIANZ non-fiction book of the year award. His book The Little Book of Spiders was released globally in April 2024. His fourth book for Te Papa Press, The Incredible insects of Aotearoa, Will be released in May 2025.