Science
‘Star Wars meteorite’ sheds light on the early Solar System
How a meteorite shower is changing how we view the solar system - and became a key inspiration for 'Star Wars'
The giant dinosaurs of Patagonia… and maybe Aotearoa?
This week on Our Changing World RNZ podcast producer, and occasional dinosaur correspondent William Ray visits Ngā Taniwha o Rūpapa Dinosaurs of Patagonia, a special exhibition at Te Papa Museum to… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Dinosaurs of Patagonia
There's a surprising link between Argentina's dinosaurs and Aotearoa. William Ray visits the new Patagonian dinosaur exhibit at Te Papa museum to find out more. Video, Audio
Safe storage tips from a food scientist
Dunedin food scientist Phil Bremer gives us the lowdown on how long you can safely store a range of foods - including half avocados, boiled eggs and tomato sauce. Audio
Best of 2023: Our Changing World
"I love my job. I’m a total science geek so it suits me perfectly to go nerd out with other nerds and then make stories to share with you" - Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's award-winning science and…
Scientists' letter calls for freshwater protections to remain
Scientists and leaders have sent an open letter appealing to the prime minister not to change the country's freshwater policy.
Graham Leonard: The faultlines that shape and shake New Zealand
What drives New Zealand's faultlines and earthquakes, and what does it mean for us? Audio
Enormous dinosaur goes on show at Te Papa
Replicas of one of the biggest dinosaur skeletons ever discovered will be on display in Wellington this summer.
Watch: Rocket Lab's latest launch
Watch: Rocket Lab has launched a small Earth-imaging satellite from Māhia for a Japanese company. Video
Man-made 'liquid trees' cleaning the air in Serbia
Dr. Ivan Spasojevic has created "liquid trees" which turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen and further help to clean harmful pollutants from the air. He talks to First Up about his world-first… Audio
Astronomy with Alan Gilmore
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore joins us for his regular astronomy chat. Tonight, he's talking about the meteor shower earlier… Audio
Underwater slips and slides
Off the coast of New Zealand, deep underwater, the seafloor shifts in landslides and slow-motion earthquakes. Claire Concannon meets two researchers investigating geological phenomena that could pose… Audio
LK-99 superconductor claims 'baseless', say experts
The results - which would have revolutionised power grids and computing - could not be replicated, a new paper says.
Scientist snaps extremely rare half-male, half-female bird
Only two of its kind have been seen in more than 100 years, and Professor Hamish Spencer's photos may be the best ever.
Our Changing World – 3D mapping the Hikurangi subduction zone
Off the coast of Gisborne, slow-motion earthquakes are occurring in an area where one tectonic plate dives under another. A research team have mapped this area, known as the Hikurangi subduction zone… Audio
Podcast Critic: Evie Ashton
Today Evie talks to Jesse about podcasts Ologies and Connections. Both are science related. Audio
Science: Modifying power of eels
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles discusses how electric eels may genetically modify organisms around them, and how birds in Europe have been building nests using anti-bird spikes. Audio
Night sky set to reveal a comet's meteor shower - weather willing
Keen star gazers should look up at the night sky especially between 8pm and 11pm today. Audio
Bright lights causing trouble for plants, animals
Bright lights at night are not a delight for Aotearoa's plants and animals.
New research from Nelson's polytechnic shows the area of New Zealand that gets artificially lit increased by more than… Audio
Meteor shower set to be visible tonight
A rare spectacle is set to appear in the sky tonight in the form of a meteor shower.
A meteor shower is expected to be visible on Tuesday between 8pm and 12.30am as Earth passes through the debris… Audio
