Science
Rocket Lab puts first of two NASA polar satellites into space
The craft lifted off from Mahia Peninsula just before 7.15pm on Saturday. Video
The surprising way Mars affects our oceans
A study from the University of Sydney has revealed a surprising link between Mars and Earth. The gravitational interaction between the two planets drives a 2.4-million-year cycle of global warming -… Audio
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Boaties urged to avoid waters around Whakaari/ White Island
GNS Science said another minor eruption happened on Saturday morning and the aviation colour code had been raised to orange.
Venom and the Spiderman Symbiote
Symbiotes are extraterrestrial parasites that appear in the Marvel Comics Spiderverse. In particular, Venom is a symbiote who attaches to journalist Eddie Brock. Dr Paul Hume chats with Bryan Crump… Audio
War in space: US Space Force looks to tie in allies, including NZ
Analysis - Space is going off, and we're involved.
Call a mathematician, we've got a Monty Hall problem
During the Nights quiz, when eliminating one of the three options, we encountered the classic Monty Hall problem. If given the opportunity, should you switch your choice? Audio
'Kill web': US eyeing NZ for help if war in space breaks out
The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches if war breaks out in space.
How much of our extreme weather is due to climate change?
This week, Phil Vine dives into the science of climate attribution. How much is climate change affecting extreme weather events? And how can this new science prepare us for the future? Audio
Our Changing World for 22 May 2024
This week, Phil Vine dives into the science of climate attribution. How much is climate change affecting extreme weather events? And how can this new science prepare us for the future? Audio
NZ scientist helping to identify Vietnam war casualties
Newly graduated University of Auckland student Bethany Forsythe has gone straight from campus to a job overseas identifying war casualties. Audio
Rocket Lab to launch satellite to monitor Earth's polar regions
The mission, called PREFIRE, short for Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment, includes two shoebox-sized satellites or 'cubesats' to find out how much heat Earth's polar regions radiate… Audio
Badassium
Dr Krista Steenbergen takes a look at 'A New Element' as invented by Tony Stark and used in Ironman 2. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Do we all see colour the same?
Six percent of people are colour deficient. How can we tell whether the blue one person is seeing is the same as the next person? Audio
Antarctica super storage of carbon
New research out of Antarctica has revealed it's storing more carbon than ever thought. Previously researches believed that Antarctica wasn't a suitable habitat for seaweed. NIWA Marine Ecologist Dr… Audio
Why it's normal to forget things
A new book shines a light on memory and how intention, imagination and emotion guide the information that is stored by the brain. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Hidden life of extinct ducks uncovered
New information about one of New Zealands mysterious extinct birds has come to light. Associate Professor Nic Rawlence is the Director of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory at the University of Otago… Audio
Earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity: study
Local scientists have found evidence that large earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity. Victoria University seismologist and one of the co-authors of the study Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp spoke to… Audio
Earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity: study
Local scientists have found evidence that large earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity. Victoria University seismologist and one of the co-authors of the study Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp spoke to… Audio
