Science

For Bookmarks today we meet Dr Julie Blommaert, a genetic scientist working with snapper so the species can survive for future generations to enjoy. She talks to Jesse about what she likes to read… Audio

From a urine testing kit for elite athletes, to a washer-dryer that requires no electricity ; and a specialised face shield to protect doctors from radiation. We meet three young inventors, finalists… Audio

The pandemic is officially over, but the virus that causes COVID-19 is not done with us yet. To keep up with treatments and public health policies, we need to understand the source of it says author… Audio

Scientists are looking for ways to adapt salmon fisheries for climate change. In this episode we talk to UK-born Dr Jane Symonds about how to save the industry from mass fish die-offs. Produced by… Audio

Kiwi protein biochemist and tissue engineer Dr Laura Domigan is an international leader in the emerging industry of cultivated meat. Her work tackles some of the planet's major social and… Audio

It's a mixed bag for Antarctica with news that in 2022 the ice continent experienced a massive heat wave. Dr Kyle Clem, a lecturer in climate science at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of… Audio

Would you eat lab grown fruit? That's the next frontier - with a team of New Zealand scientists looking to break new ground with regards to cellular horticulture by doing just that! Plant and Food… Audio

Imagine if you could be helping the ecosystem but knowing you've helped in the battle of the gorse all through having an award winning gin? Well you can. Susie speaks to Elemental Distillers co-owner… Audio

Scientific research has taken Dr Chandrika Nath from pole to pole. As a glaciologist she has worked in Lapland and Antarctica, spending 100 days in the latter collecting data samples in extreme… Audio

You've heard of lab-grown meat, well how about lab-grown fruit.

A team of Canterbury scientists are exploring fruit production, using plant cells developed in the laboratory.

There's not a tree… Audio

Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio

Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio

Dr Falk Kalamorz, is leading a programme an intriguing Plant & Food Research project called New Plants for a New World. The idea is to test out whether grafting technologies will allow any imaginable… Audio

Science correspondent Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three new fascinating studies. The first is into the effect extreme El Niño weather had on forest carbon sinks across South America -… Audio