Science
Bats the 'death metal singers' of animal world - study
Bats are the 'death metal singers' of the animal kingdom according to a new study, with a vocal range of seven octaves, almost double that of the average human. And for the first time on record… Audio
Multiple earthquakes felt near Taupō overnight
There have been multiple earthquakes felt near Taupō overnight, the largest a magnitude 5.6 quake just before midnight.
That quake struck 15 kilometres south-west of Taupō, at a depth of five… Audio
Planning for Aotearoa's genomic medicine future
If the future of healthcare is personalised genomics, how can we ensure that it is used to lessen inequities, rather than strengthen them? This week, Our Changing World speaks to two of the co-leaders… Audio
Our Changing World: Improving New Zealand's wellbeing with genomics
The age of personalised medicine is coming. Claire speaks to two researchers building a culturally safe genomic database for Aotearoa, which they hope will enable this health revolution. Audio
Science: Bedtime procrastination, 'splash-free' urinal
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three quirky recent studies: procrastinating before bedtime might be bad for you, the tiny jelly-fish relative that jets through water and… Audio
Leading expert on living with migraines
Migraine is a common neurological disorder, affecting over one billion people worldwide. Audio
Why we blush
Why do some people blush more than others? Associate Professor Dr Gina Grimshaw at the Victoria University of Wellington Laboratory for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience explains why blushing is… Audio
At-home DNA tests just aren't that reliable – and the risks may outweigh the benefits
Commercial DNA tests often provide inconsistent results. Here are six questions to ask yourself before you pay for one.
NZ biotechnology company developing antiviral medication to target illnesses like coronavirus
A Nelson-based biotechnology company is expanding its antiviral research to develop medication to tackle future pandemics.
Kiwi scientists develop world's first algae-based pain medication
Nelson-based scientists have discovered a way to produce the world's first algae-based pain medication.
The Week in Detail: COP27, Te Urewera, and Make It 16
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
China's planned national digital health code system raises concerns over state surveillance
Beijing's plans to develop an integrated online health platform featuring the digital health records of every resident has sparked concerns about intensified state surveillance.
Charles Darwin: Autographed document could fetch record price
A rare signed document the scientist produced for a 19th century celebrity magazine is set to go to auction.
Disabled man joins European Space Agency's astronaut programme
A disabled British man has been chosen for astronaut training by Europe's space agency, a world first.
Genome sequencing and the pandemic
Genome sequencing has become a household term during this pandemic. This week, we explore how it became an important tool in the fight against Covid-19. Audio
Our Changing World: What genome sequencing revealed about Covid-19
Genome sequencing was New Zealand's superpower during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our Changing World gets the inside story of our remarkable use of this tech, and what it revealed about… Audio
Using human voices as pest control for deer
Those taking an evening stroll around Tasmania's northern midlands may hear the dulcet tones of ABC's veteran broadcaster Richard Fidler. No it's not their imagination but rather a study that has been… Audio
Flurry of large earthquakes along Pacific ring of fire
There's been a flurry of large earthquakes along the Pacific ring of fire in the last couple of days.
Magnitude 7 yesterday in the Solomons, a 6.2 off Mexico this morning, and a deadly 5.6 in… Audio
Baker wants NZers to avoid catching Covid-19 for Christmas
An epidemiologist just honoured for his role as a pandemic evidence-broker is urging Kiwis to avoid becoming part of a summer wave of the virus.
Lowering the voting age boosts turnout- overseas experience
Lowering the voting age boosts turnout and life-long political participation - that's the key finding of international research published by Oxford University on those countries that have made the… Audio
