Science
Our Changing World – Interoception and anxiety
We all experience anxiety – when our brains look into the future and imagine bad things happening. Audio
Science: Metformin's anti-aging promise, pitfalls of misnamed
Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at new research into metformin, a diabetes drug that's showing promise in slowing aging. Audio
The supergene responsible for human creativity
As part of her life's work, Dr Lynne Kelly has been exploring the source of human creativity. And in so doing explaining why some people are genetically wired for success in the arts - and whether a… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why voices in older recordings sound so different to voices today?
Professor Catherine Watson from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan to help us answer this aural query Audio
How floating solar panels could help solve NZ's energy crisis
Analysis - Placing solar panels on wastewater ponds could tackle two problems at once: high power prices and algal growth, Faith Jeremiah writes.
Government to have its very own satellite
New Zealand currently relies almost entirely on space assets owned by other countries or companies.
A ditty keeps the doctor away
Music can be medicine. It can help treat diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and depression says neuroscientist Daniel Levitin. He's not just a brain scientist, he's a record producer working with… Audio
New 'ghost shark' discovered in New Zealand waters
A NIWA scientist named the new species - scientific name Harriotta avia - after her grandmother.
The Science of Rapa Nui/ Easter Island
Dr Lisa Matisoo-Smith joins Emile Donovan to help explain new research and what it tells us about the story of Rapa Nui and its people. Audio
Expert Feature: forensic scientist
Today's guest SallyAnn Harbison has been working in the field for over 30 years. She's the Director of Auckland Universities' Forensic science programme, and leads the forensic biology team at ESR… Audio
Graham Leonard: What's the deal with offshore volcanoes?
Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard explains the difference between onshore and offshore volcanoes, and why it's important. Audio
We've been to the moon... Now a moon is coming to us
A 10 metre wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the planet on 29 September. Audio
A visit from a wee mini moon
We've been to the moon. Now a moon is coming to us. For the next couple of months we're set to become a two moon planet. A 10m wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19th September 2024
Today on the pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Mark Leishman. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to discuss this year's Ig Nobel Prizes and the probability award handed to… Audio
Rocket Lab aborts latest launch due to ground support equipment issue
This mission, dubbed "Kineis Killed the RaIOT Star", was meant to be the 53rd Electron rocket launch.
Govt money to avoid a clam-mity
Researchers warn "it's now or never" in the fight against the invasive freshwater gold clam. Audio
The teamwork that solved a life-and-death puzzle
It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a type of stomach cancer, and they have helped saved thousands of lives along the way.
Genetic testing for autism provides answers
A decade long study by Auckland University has found genetic testing for autism results in more answers for families, and could provide a tailored pathway, sooner. Co-author Dr Jessie Jacobsen spoke… Audio
The teamwork that solved a life-and-death puzzle
It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a particularly aggressive form of stomach cancer that was afflicting one Tauranga whānau. Kimi Hauora Health and Research Clinic in… Audio
Our Changing World – Finding a cancer-causing genetic mutation
Almost 30 years ago a team of researchers banded together to investigate an aggressive form of stomach cancer that was responsible for early deaths in one Tauranga whānau.
Together, Kimi Hauora… Audio
