Science
NZers' stunning aurora pics featured in international collection
Two incredible photos by South Island photographers have been featured in the 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year publication.
Conservation successes in the Cook Islands
The kākerōri or Rarotongan flycatcher is a South Pacific conservation success story. Once reduced to just 29 birds, it has been rescued from the brink of extinction by a rat control programme managed… Audio
The Science of Getting High
It's not often you hear the words "academic" and "comedian" in the same breath, but Jonathan Falconer is that rare combination. Audio
Avoiding climate breakdown depends on protecting biodiversity
Opinion -Thousands of delegates have gathered in Montreal, Canada, for a once-in-a-decade chance to address the accelerating pace of species loss and the dangers of ecosystem breakdown.
A good news bird story from Rarotonga
Alison Ballance brings us the conservation success story of the kākerōri, or Rarotongan flycatcher. Once reduced to just 29 birds, it was rescued from the brink of extinction by a rat control… Audio
First women to dive to Scholl Deep
A New Zealand scientist and a submersible pilot from China have become the first women to dive to Scholl Deep in the Kermadec Trench, 10 km below sea level. Dr Schnabel talks to Jesse about their… Audio
Science system reform needed to tackle environmental challenges - Verrall
A reform of the country's science system is needed to tackle the big environmental challenges, says Research, Science and Innovation Minister Ayesha Verrall. Audio
Government planning scientific research spending boost
The government is planning to boost spending on scientific research and innovation by more than one-billion-dollars by 2030.
The decision comes as the Research, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr… Audio
Construction to begin on world's biggest telescope
It is one of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century and will even search for extra-terrestrials. Audio
Construction begins on world's largest scientific instrument
Construction on the world's largest scientific instrument - a telescope - has begun.
The Square Kilometere Array Observatory is a network of radio antenna spread across two continents - Australia and… Audio
Sponges possibly 'canary in the coal mine' for marine heatwave impacts
Earlier this year, NZ recorded the largest-ever sponge bleaching event off its southern coastline - with major repercussions likely for the ecosystem.
Food for a happy gut: Tim Spector
Genetic epidemiologist and award winning author, Professor Tim Spector introduced the world to the wonders of the gut microbiome in his first book The Diet Myth. His latest book - Food for Life is an… Audio
Copy of Warmer seas impact on Maori customary and commercial fi
Marine heatwaves are becoming more common in the waters of Aotearoa and in some areas there are record high ocean temperatures. Over the last 10 years, catch allowances for some commercially fished… Audio
Prof Mike Berridge: recognising vital work in cellular science
Renowned scientist Professor Mike Berridge is having his work in cell biology recognised with a doctorate this month. Career highlights have included research he led showing how tumours use… Audio
Irina Miller taking to the stage at TEDX Auckland
TEDX Auckland is coming up this weekend and we talk to one of the speakers, Irina Miller. Audio
Solving the mystery of the origins of 90 mile beach mussels
Scientists have used new research methods to pinpoint the source of the hoards of mussels that show up on Ninety Mile Beach. Dr Romain Chaputwho conducted parts of the research speaks to Jesse. Audio
Beware of DNA ancestry tests: Genomics Aotearoa
DNA ancestry tests might solve some personal curiosity - but are they gifting a treasure trove of data to third parties? Professor Peter Dearden, from the Department of Biochemstry at the University… Audio
Scientists build 'baby' wormhole as sci-fi moves closer to fact
Scientists have forged a 'baby wormhole' using a quantum computer as sci-fi moves closer to fact.
Musk hopes to start human brain chip trials in six months
Neuralink has in recent years been conducting tests on animals as it seeks US regulatory approval to begin clinical trials in people.
Expert on practicalities of using unvaccinated blood
Te Whatu Ora is asking the High Court to take guardianship of the four-month-old to allow him to have an operation he needs for his serious heart condition.
The baby's parents won't consent to the… Audio
