Science
Cattle disease detection invention takes students to Paris
A team of students is heading to the world stage with a device they've invented to help with faster detection of a disease common in dairy cattle.
How comfy are your insoles?
Given insoles vary widely in price, AUT is looking for people to trial a bunch of different insoles for five weeks to see which ones are rated tops. Audio
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Fighting antibiotic resistance
How can phages, the viruses of bacteria, be used to reduce agrichemical and antibiotic use? Dr Heather Hendrickson explains. Audio
Dig This - Grow Hub ignites teens' interest in horticulture
Ag classes at school sometimes get a bad rap but a new learning hub at a Bay of Plenty college is turning that around. Teens in the heart of kiwifruit country are being trained up for a career in… Audio
Kiwi blackcurrant discovery shows promise for mood enhancement
Kiwi scientists say they've found a molecule in blackcurrants that inhibits an enzyme that breaks down chemicals like dopamine in the brain. Audio
The science behind dog welfare
A dog is a man's best friend, they say, but have we been holding up our end of the bargain?
Our Changing World – The science behind dog welfare
We love our four-legged friends. But are we looking after all their needs? Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why does our hair go grey?
Todd Zaner chats to Nigel Russell a certified trichologist with over forty years of experience in the hairdressing industry. Audio
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
What life would look like on a planet with no night and day
Maureen Cohen is a planetary and atmospheric scientist at The Open University and says aliens are likely to have evolved in vastly different conditions than humans, which means we struggle to imagine… Audio
The forecast for the summer
New Zealander of the Year, international climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger joins us to take a long at the long-term weather predictions for New Zealand's summer months. Audio
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Researchers surprised to find marine animal forests in Wellington's shallow waters
Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio
Critter of the Week: Manawatawhi paua
Paua are a national treasure, as iconically Aotearoa as pineapple lumps and kiwi. Paua have a long history as a source of meaty protein and decoration. This week's critter is the Manawatawhi paua… Audio
Frigid alien planet may offer a glimpse at Earth's distant future
The first rocky planet ever spotted orbiting a burned out star called a white dwarf offers a glimpse of what may be in store for Earth billions of years from now.
Ending 'rivalry' between weather agencies makes sense - forecaster
An independent weather forecaster says merging MetService and NIWA is a smart decision, but many challenges remain for the sector. Audio
What popular TV shows get wrong about forensic science
Ask a forensic scientist to recommend a crime show that accurately portrays their work and they'll probably tell you they can't. Video, Audio
Anxiety and the brain-body connection
Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon on what makes a wobbly polar vortex
Claire Concannon from Our Changing World joins Nights to chat about some interesting stories in the science and science-adjacent worlds. Audio
