Astronomy

Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at a new debate among zoologists about whether it's time to change scientific names that are now problematic - like the Hitler beetle or the Trump moth. Audio

Here in Aotearoa, it's the winter solstice: the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. We're marking the occasion with an episode celebrating the starry night sky. Podcaster Max Balloch looks… Audio

For thousands of years, humans have looked to the constellations to tell stories. But now, light pollution is smudging out the stars for many people. How can we restore this ancient connection to… Audio

Local Democracy Reporter David Hill talks to Kathryn about North Canterbury's building boom slowing down, dark sky and astronomy initiatives in the area and some interesting local developments in… Audio

Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's challenging the inevitability of aging. Boston scientists have found how to reverse age decline in mice. He'll also… Audio

As part of our summer science series we bring you an episode of The Otago Chronicles podcast, hosted by Max Balloch. In this episode, Max talks to Associate Professor James Scott from the University… Audio

By looking to the stars we can understand where we came from and how we came to be. Dr Jan Eldridge explains how the different death throes of stars create what's needed for life. Audio

The fifth planet from the sun - Jupiter - is shining bright in the sky. Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin tell Karyn how you can get a good view.  Audio

We're saying farewell to the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (aka SOFIA) this month. The mission, which was partially based in Christchurch, wraps up after a decade of observing… Audio

We're saying farewell to the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (aka SOFIA) this month. The mission, which was partially based in Christchurch, wraps up after a decade of observing… Audio

NASA's https://www.nasa.gov/ James Webb Space Telescope has released its first images, ushering in a new era of astronomy. The most powerful and complex telescope ever made, the telescope will allow… Audio

On Asteroid Day, SpaceBase co-founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom asks if Asteroids will be Humanities doom or salvation. Audio

An image of a gargantuan black hole at the heart of our galaxy has been captured, giving a first glimpse of the 'gentle giant' known as Sagittarius A*.  Video, Audio

We look to the night skies once again with astronomer, and former Mount John Observatory superintendant, Alan Gilmore. Audio

The most distant single star ever seen has been captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It's been nicknamed Earendel, from the Old English word meaning "morning star" or "rising light." The light from… Audio