Science
Astronomers observe star eat a planet for first time
In a world first, scientists have observed the moment that a dying star consumed a planet - a fate that eventually awaits Earth.
While astronomers have previously seen planets just before and just… Audio
Our Changing World – The 2022 Prime Minister's Science Teacher Prize
Meet the winner of the Prime Minister's Science Teacher Prize, Doug Walker. His hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and development of a new general science course have seen science… Audio
Science: Lost elephant habitats, glass brick revival,
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about a big study that's looked at the scale of loss of elephant habitat in Asia. Over three centuries two thirds of suitable habitat - an… Audio
Communicating science well particularly to vulnerable
Immunologist, Dianne Sika-Paotonu has just been named Science Communicator of the year in the Prime Minister's Science prizes. She was a prominent voice during the Covid-19 pandemic - explaining the… Audio
Stroke risk 'quite significant' in younger people - prize-winning scientist
Researchers who developed an app used to estimate a person's risk of stroke and give tips on how to prevent it has been awarded the Prime Minister's Science Prize. Audio
Stroke risk app wins PM's Science Prize
Scientists who invented an app that estimates a person's risk of stroke and gives tips on how to prevent it have been awarded the Prime Minister's Science Prize. The free Stroke Riskometer app is one… Audio
Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic?
Analysis - India's population has reached 1,425,775,850 people, surpassing China's population, according to UN estimates. The figures show challenges and possible benefits.
Special edition: Prime Minister's Science Prizes 2022
Meet the winners of the 2022 Prime Minister's Science Prizes! We go behind the scenes with the Emerging Scientist, Science Teacher and Future Scientist winners to learn about cutting-edge research… Audio
We found long-banned pollutants in the very deepest part of the ocean
Comment - Anna Sobek was part of a team that discovered human-made pollutants in one of the deepest and most remote places on Earth, 8000m down in the Pacific Ocean.
Warriors tickets for stragglers as StatsNZ tries for 90 percent Census
StatsNZ has been giving away free Warriors tickets and food vouchers to try to coax more people to send back their Census forms, with the deadline looming. Audio
Economics and the power of hope
Hope matters. It can help us make better, healthier choices for a happy and more productive life. Dr Carol Graham studies hope, not as a psychologist but an economist at the Brookings Institution… Audio
NASA's new head of science Dr Nicola Fox
NASA's new head scientist, Dr Nicola Fox, is on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the Universe and has an over eight billion dollar budget to do it. Audio
Calls to ban genetic discrimination by insurance companies
Health professionals are calling for a ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies.
Genetic discrimination occurs when insurance companies use genetic tests to justify lifting premiums or… Audio
Blooming cyclones
Tropical cyclones can cause rampant destruction, but sometimes, these wild weather systems can seed life at sea too. This week we meet a storm-chasing researcher in search of phytoplankton blooms like… Audio
Explainer: Why it's prime time to be an aurora-chaser
The Aurora Australis put on a spectacle in a rare solar storm recently, and more are expected over the coming weeks and months. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Coming up on Our Changing World - We know that tropical cyclones can bring a lot of destruction across the Pacific, but some also contribute nutrients and life. Claire Concannon finds out more. Audio
Our Changing World – Cyclones and phytoplankton blooms
We know – all too well now – that tropical cyclones can cause huge amounts of destruction in the South Pacific. But might they also be a source of marine life? Audio
Kiwi cancer therapy developers sign deal with global pharma giant
Wellington Zhaotai Therapies executive director Peter Lai said the partnership could potentially extend to other countries and cell therapies.
Aurora australis, Monday night's spectacle admired all over
The aurora australis put on a spectacle in a rare solar storm on Monday night.
Light chasers got clear views of purple, orange, and green flares as far north as Auckland, with many first-time… Audio
Calls to report 'worst weed in the world' as it spreads in regions
AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread.
