Science
'A loud sonic boom followed the fireball' - Race to find space rock near Dunedin
A spectacular fireball was captured by night-sky cameras shooting across the Otago region. Audio
NASA gears up for relaunch of Artemis mission to the moon
NASA is gearing up for a second shot at getting its Artemis I mission to the moon.
Mission managers have come up with a plan they hope will work around an engine problem, which forced them to abort… Audio
Climate scientists urge people to stop short international trips
If you're feeling guilty about air travel the answer might be to do away with those short trips across the Tasman.
The advice from climate experts comes as a major new international report shows last… Audio
Most C02 in atmosphere in nearly a million years
Last year saw the highest-ever recorded greenhouse gases, ocean heat and global sea level rises, a new report shows.
Using AI to stop the spread of diseases in live stock
A New Zealand based company is hoping its state of the art technology can be used globally in the fight against foot and mouth and other livestock diseases. Epidemiologist Tom Brownlie, who founded… Audio
Robots being used to survey Ross Sea seafloor
New Zealand's Antarctic scientists are using underwater robots to survey the seafloor of the Ross Sea.
Through videos and specimens collected by the robots, they want to understand how climate change… Audio
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new… Audio
Our Changing World - A new home for kākāriki karaka
Orange-fronted parakeets, or kākāriki karaka, have a new home in Nelson’s Brook Waimārama fenced sanctuary – and they are already firm favourites with some of the sanctuary’s conservation volunteers.
…Science: Rutherford's birthday, suspect study, space breathing
Science correspondent Allan Blackman wishes Rutherford a happy birthday for yesterday - he'd have been 151. Allan will talk about his achievements - and the things often misattributed to him. He'll… Audio
Needleless dental anaesthesia device trialed
If you're scared of teeth extractions because of a fear of needles, we've got some hopeful news for you.
A needle-free dental anaesthesia device has just been successfully trialed in a joint study… Audio
Degree of sea level rise now inevitable, paper shows
The ominous new study shows that ice melt from Greenland alone will drive the rise of around quarter of a metre.
When tiny crocodiles roamed around northern Australia
Cute isn't usually a word you would use to describe a crocodile, but this pre-historic croc may be the exception. Associate Professor Steven Salisbury from the University of Queensland's school of… Audio
UK moves to allow gene-edited crops for first time
The UK government is working to change the law on gene-edited food, allowing it to be sold in the country for the first time. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, being introduced to… Audio
NASA cancels moon rocket launch due to engine issues
NASA has been forced to postpone an historic rocket launch - one that has been 50 years in the making.
The uncrewed Artemis One mission was supposed to have blasted off overnight from Cape Canaveral… Audio
Baby teeth can predict weight gain in adolescents
Researchers at Otago University have found that weight gain in teens can be predicted by looking at baby teeth. Dr Carolina Loch from the university's faculty of dentistry explains their discovery. Audio
NASA debuts new moon rocket, 50 years after Apollo
NASA is taking a spectacular step towards sending humans back to the moon, 50 years after the last Apollo mission.
The Artemis I mission, set to liftoff in just over 16 hours time, will attempt to… Audio
Endangered dolphins have changed their diet, a study suggests
Endangered Māui dolphins appear to be adapting their diet because of climate change, scientists say.
Dr Ali Hill - are there top foods we should eat more of?
Dr Ali Hill is from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University. Artificial sweeteners, Vitamin D, a surfeit of salt, and are there really top foods that we should all maximising in our diets?
…Tall Poppy Syndrome!
Tall Poppy syndrome is back in the news following scientist and philanthropist Sir Ray Avery announcing he is leaving New Zealand for Australia. In a statement Sir Ray said New Zealand has a culture… Audio
