Science
Ingredients to form new celestial bodies found
The James Webb Space Telescope has found the building blocks of new planets located in a galaxy neighbouring the Milky Way.
Unknown gold mining settlers reinterred in Otago
Archaeologist have learned more about the early settlers in a gold mining town after examining their graves and exhumed remains. Audio
Professor Nicholas Humphrey: We feel, therefore we are
Nicholas Humphrey is a theoretical psychologist, based in Cambridge, who is known for his work on the evolution of human intelligence and consciousness. He studied mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey… Audio
Scientists find 26 new species of worm in Porirua
Scientists have discovered 26 new worm species, and evidence the creatures exist in stunning numbers.
Sleeping elephant seals fall deep into the ocean
Researchers have found elephant seals falling asleep at sea and tumbling hundreds of metres deep in uncontrolled spirals.
Small Australian town an astronomical hotspot for solar eclipse
A small Australian town became a stargazing Mecca today, as thousands flocked there to experience a total solar eclipse.
Exmouth, a remote resort town in north Western Australia played host to 10,000… Video, Audio
Seeds of hope for seagrass meadows
Grab your gumboots! Alison Ballance squelches out into Nelson's mudflats with a team of Cawthron Institute researchers in search of cryptic seagrass flowers and their seeds. Collecting the seeds is… Audio
Seagrass meadows in Nelson’s Haven estuary
Nelson Haven is an eight-kilometre expanse of mudflats northeast of the Nelson township. At low tide, if you happen to don some gumboots and squelch your way out, you’ll find it's also home to an… Audio
Science: Who's at highest risk of the flu? Penguin poo's vital role
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about a global view of who is most at risk of severe flu symptoms and even death. University of Melbourne did a meta-analysis of studies… Audio
DNA technology helps discover critical endangered fish
A previously unknown population of Clutha flatheads has been found in Central Otago thanks to DNA technology.
Compensating poorer countries for climate damage: How do we crunch the numbers?
Opinion - Extreme weather events are complex and working out exactly how much damage climate change caused is a tricky task, write climate science experts.
Scientists urge 'holistic' approach to river flooding, back calls for ongoing funding
Scientists say flood protection works are absolutely needed in the short term, but the government needs to consider funding a more modern, holistic approach to river management into the future.
Unusual hybrid solar eclipse visible in parts of NZ on Thursday
Parts of New Zealand will get a brief, small glimpse of an unusual hybrid solar eclipse that is causing considerable excitement in the northwestern corner of Western Australia.
Expert feature: Sound
For today's expert feature we're hearing all about sound from an extremely experienced engineer. In a career spanning 40 years, Chris has worked on major projects including the Michael Fowler Centre… Audio
NASA balloon launch a success
After five failed attempts last year, NASA has launched one of its super pressure balloons from Wanaka. The football-field-sized balloon was one of two that NASA plans to launch from the Wanaka… Audio
NASA's balloon launches from Wānaka
NASA's super pressure balloon has launched from Wānaka Airport, the first of two missions planned this year.
Matt Baker: beat bopping rats and feathered dinosaurs
Sydney-based New Zealander Dr Matt Baker returns for a chat about some of the latest science news. This week: can rats 'bop their heads' to a beat, why pedestrians crossing the road naturally form… Audio
Govt boosts science funding to prepare for more extreme weather
How many billions will it cost to protect New Zealand against future weather disasters? The government is allocating extra science funds to find out.
Methamphetamine detected in downtown Auckland air
Methamphetamine has been detected in the air in downtown Auckland in the first study of its kind in Australasia.
Traces of the illicit drug, as well as nicotine, caffeine and THC, were found at a… Audio
Freshwater report paints poor picture of water quality
A new report into the country's freshwater paints a dispiriting picture.
Failing drinking water standards, lakes reaching breaking point and more nitrates entering rivers - the stress points… Audio
