Science
Ernest Rutherford
Most of us know Ernest Rutherford as the New Zealander who split the atom. But many don't know about the challenges he faced getting to With us now is author Maria Gill who has written a picture book… Audio
Is honey from the Chatham Islands special?
Scientists at the University of Waikato are testing honey from the Chatham Islands to see if it has unique properties.
Our Changing World – Peat coring adventures
Claire Concannon joins students and scientists on an expedition to Campbell Island to collect some peat core samples. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
The infection risk from black water after cyclone/flooding, especially if houses are contaminated. Also, are the prices of pharmaceutical drugs justified? Pharma companies often justify the high price… Audio
What is Logic?
Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic. Audio
What is Logic?
Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic. Audio
Solomons Gold: 'It's what we don't put in that makes it special'
Glenn Yeatmann was working for a Honiara cocoa company back in 2002 when he had the idea of turning the high-quality local cacao beans into chocolate. His Mount Maunganui factory has been… Audio
Professor Ronald Postuma: Dreams and Parkinson's
The number of people with Parkinson's Disease in New Zealand has been steadily increasing with about 1 in every 100 people over age 60 estimated to get it - and there is no cure ... just a managing of… Audio
Dr Rosie Gibson: Sleeping Pills and Dementia
A new study by Alzheimer's researchers has found sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in some people. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher… Audio
Dr Ali Hill: Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again to dig into the latest research into how we fuel our bodies. Today she talks to Jim about the dangers of the dry… Audio
Parental support no match for teens' internet sugar highs
The more social support a teenager has from their parents, the more likely they are to be addicted to the internet, according to a new study from the Sydney Business School. Audio
Matt Baker: self repairing bacteria and de-extincting dodos
Sydney-based New Zealander Dr Matt Baker returns for a chat about some of the latest science news. This week: how bacteria can fix their own flagellar motors when times get tough, and how feasible is… Audio
NZ must change how it grows trees on fragile land
Opinion - we need to ask why we harvest pine forests on such fragile land, and what needs to change to prevent erosion debris and slash being washed from harvested land, Mark Bloomberg writes.
History and science of LSD
Dr Leo Schepp talks about the history, clinical effects and adverse effects of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Audio
Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond
Kathryn Harkup is a chemist and science writer who sets up her own Q Branch to test how 007 would stand up to the laws of physics, chemistry and biology. Audio
A pair of tyrants
This week we're travelling back in time 66 million years ago with producer William Ray, to a time when dinosaurs roamed. Join William as he meets two Tyrannosaurus rex fossils at the Auckland Museum… Audio
Our Changing World – Meet Barbara and Peter
Meet Barbara and Peter: Auckland Museum's star pair of Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons. Producer William Ray unearths the fascinating story behind the bones, which hints at the lives of these giant… Audio
Study finds decline in severe cyclones, puzzles experts
A new study on climate change in the Pacific says there has been a decline in severe tropical cyclones over the last 40-years in the Southwest Pacific. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: The science behind its power
The upper North Island is often in or on the verge of drought at this time of year - so what has changed?
Understanding the psychology of unethical behavior
Most people do not regard hypocrisy as a case of inconsistent behaviour, experimental social psychologist Daniel Effron says. Audio
