Science
Secrets of Antarctic microbes
The most extreme places in Antarctica give rise to the toughest and weirdest types of life. From creatures living a very different chemical life to ours at underwater methane seeps to the secret tools… Audio
Our Changing World - DNA repair tools of extreme bacteria
The Antarctic Dry Valleys are one of the harshest places on earth. Dr. Adele Williamson from the University of Waikato is trying to find out if bacteria that live there have evolved different tools to… Audio
Science: Air pollution + poor health
Science correspondent Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about a new study which has looked at the effects of air pollution on the health of New Zealanders and calculated the 'social cost' of… Audio
No fruit could help babies like vegetables
It's one of the great household struggles - getting a child to eat their veggies.
But new research shows that introducing a baby to only vegetables as their first solid foods - so no fruit - may help… Audio
Sheep help the trial of life enhancing gene therapy
A human clinical trial of a potentially life enhancing gene therapy has started thanks to some very special sheep from Lincoln University.
Batten disease is a devastating neurological condition which… Audio
The science of feeling good, and new antidepressant research
Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington Marc Wilson shares the latest research on what stress does to us and what other issues it might signal. Audio
Night-time toilet tips
How do you address the problem many people have, and not just elderly people, of getting up at night to go to the loo? Audio
The science of laughter
It's one of the least-studied human emotional states but one of the most important, cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott studies the science of laughter. As well as being interested in the serious… Audio
Bright fireball: Meteor lights up Canterbury sky
Canterbury University Astronomer said the meteor that flew over South Canterbury on Thursday night could be one of many.
Making blood donations fairer for gay, bisexual, takatapui men
A major study which looks at making blood donations fairer for gay, bisexual, takatapui men is almost finished. Led by the University of Auckland in partnership with Otago University, researchers want… Audio
Ancient swan fossil discovered at Otago dig site
Paleontologists have discovered a fossil believed to belong to the Southern Hemisphere's oldest known swan species.
The hunt for freshly fallen meteorites
A recently formed citizen science project to track down freshly fallen meteorites is deploying specialised night-sky meteor cameras across the motu. Fireballs Aotearoa is a collaboration between the… Video, Audio
Why the Tongan volcano triggered a worldwide tsunami
The eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January triggered a tsunami of unprecedented proportions, impacting the entire Pacific. How did this volcanic eruption lead to a tsunami detected across… Video, Audio
The science of volcanic tsunamis
Science communicator Ellen Rykers speaks to scientists about the unprecedented tsunami triggered by the eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai in January. Audio
Feature interview: Pascal Cotte
For centuries, people have asked, who is Mona Lisa and why is she smiling in the famous painting by Leonardo DaVinci. French engineer Pascal Cotte helped answer so many questions when he was invited… Video, Audio
Mental health collaboration reduces risk of hospitalisation
A new study has found that when emergency services work together to attend mental health emergencies, the likelihood of the person in crisis ending up in hospital is reduced. Audio
Scientists identify which oceans will feel climate change worst
An international team of scientists have identified which parts of the Earth's oceans will be most affected by climate change. The research also shows us how far marine plants and animals will need to… Audio
Wellingtonians love their baby talk
A new study has found that Wellingtonians are big into their baby-talk! The research found that many people around the world naturally pitch up their voices when they talk and sing to babies, but no… Audio
Identity revealed: Government firms plan for national verification tech
A raft of legal opinions has cleared the way for greater use of facial recognition technology to prove who you are online, as the government moves towards setting up a common identity verification…
