Science
Environmentally friendly plastics developed in NZ
Plentyful, a New Zealand company producing sustainable plastic alternatives, will receive up to $2 million from the Government to develope a new manufacturing facility in Marton. Audio
New initiative looking at infectious diseases preparedness
A new initative aimed at boosting Aotearoa's Covid-19 response and preparing for future disease outbreaks has been launched.
Hauora Maori leader Te Pora Thompson says the last two years are an… Audio
Trial finds virtual reality could help cure phobias
A University of Otago trial has found virtual reality video could be used as a cure for common phobias like spiders, flying, needles, heights and dogs.
One hundred and twenty nine people took part… Audio
The battling beetle
With their antler-like mandibles, Helm's stag beetles often get stuck in to one another. But they are fighting a bigger battle too - against predators and habitat loss. PhD student Luna Thomas is… Audio
Doctors aim to understand long Covid's similarities to chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers can now explain how long-term diseases chronic fatigue syndrome and long-Covid develop in the body. Audio
Our Changing World - Looking for stag beetles
Our Changing World takes a trip to Rakiura Stewart Island with PhD student Luna Thomas to search for the endemic Helm’s Stag Beetle. Audio
NASA images used to study dusty stars at Auckland University
"Images of an unseen universe" have been released by NASA today and yesterday. Jan Elderidge is head of the Physics Department at the University of Auckland. She talks to Jesse about how she's using… Audio
Science: New space photos, dark matter
Science correspondent Allan Blackman turns his eyes to the skies, with the new photos of space coming from the James Webb telescope, the hunt for dark matter - what is it, does it exist and how long… Audio
'Blown away': NASA space telescope delivers spectacular pictures
NASA has revealed stunning images showing billions of years of cosmic evolution photographed by the largest, most powerful observatory ever launched to space.
James Webb Telescope offers deep glimpse into universe
NASA's https://www.nasa.gov/ James Webb Space Telescope has released its first images, ushering in a new era of astronomy. The most powerful and complex telescope ever made, the telescope will allow… Audio
James Webb Space Telescope releases first full colour images
Our view of the universe has just expanded even further.
Nasa has released a slew of new full-colour, infrared images overnight from the largest space telescope ever built - the James Webb.
They… Audio
Doctors looking at how to help long Covid recovery
Researchers can now explain how long-term diseases chronic fatigue syndrome and long-Covid develop in the body.
They're now looking at how to help those suffering recover.
University of Otago… Audio
James Webb telescope takes super sharp view of early cosmos
The first full-colour picture from the new James Webb Space Telescope has been released - and it does not disappoint.
NASA to showcase Webb space telescope's first full-colour images
Drawing back the curtain to a photo gallery unlike any other, NASA will soon present the first full-colour images peer through the cosmos to the dawn of the universe.
Tuning into their beat - Nelson scientist's research on paua
With rising sea temperatures affecting our fisheries and marine ecosystem, how does Cawthron Institute's Dr Norman Ragg see research helping understand shellfish coping mechanisms better? Audio
Daytime meteor sighting 'very unusual', says scientist
A meteor which shot across the skies above the lower North Island yesterday afternoon released about a seventh of the energy of the Hiroshima bomb, a space scientist says. Audio
'Like a big shooting star' with a blue tail: Meteor sighted in parts of lower North Island
A large meteor sighted across the lower North Island comes 23 years ago to the day of the country's last significant meteor. Video
Spyfish, a new citizen science project
Did you know you can go on a virtual dive into New Zealand marine reserves and help discover and count our fish species? Spyfish Aotearoa is a citizen science project between DOC and the charitable… Audio
Gambling researcher: 'Get help now, don't wait'
New research out this morning has found counselling can have long-lasting benefits as a treatment for gambling disorders. It's based on a randomised clinical trial with 227 people who were taking part… Audio
$150,000 in funding announced for start-up researching antiviral drug
The Nelson-based biotech start-up is working on the medication that has the potential to treat a range of viral diseases.
