Science
Antman
Marvel's Antman can shrink down to the size of an ant but still pack the punch of Mike Tyson. The McDiarmid Institute's Dr Mike Price discusses the difficulties of making this a reality. Audio
Expert feature: Dreams
Dreams are one of the great mysteries of human consciousness. Dr Rosie Gibson, a senior lecturer at Massey University's school of psychology is our expert today talking about the science of dreams! Audio
A life-long dedication to NZ's wildlife
John Darby has quietly dedicated his life to science and wildlife conservation. He's a champion for the hoiho, the yellow eyed penguin, spending two decades supporting their conservation. Audio
Survey shows NZ'ers wary over gene edited crops
New research shows consumers are still hesitant to support genetic modification and gene editing in New Zealand as the debate reenters the political agenda. Audio
Who was atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer?
He will forever be the "father of the atomic bomb" after the first nuclear weapon was successfully tested on July 16, 1945 in the New Mexican desert. Video
Climate records tumble, leaving Earth in uncharted territory - scientists
A series of climate records on temperature, ocean heat, and Antarctic sea ice have alarmed some scientists who say their speed and timing is "unprecedented".
Volcanologist Graham Leonard: the magma under Auckland
Auckland's iconic landmarks Mount Eden, One Tree Hill, and Rangitoto are all evidence of the 360 km2 volcanic field that lies beneath our largest city. The field has erupted at least 53 times in the… Audio
New Zealand launches Aerospace Strategy
New Zealand is unlikely to send people to space any time soon, but the strategy will help support the aerospace sector's continued development, MBIE says. Audio
Unlocking the secrets our DNA holds
Patients will have more certainty around genetic test diagnoses, thanks to reseearch led by Otago Univeristy. Accurate genetic tests diagnoses early intervention for genetic diseases like cancer. Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers… Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers…
AudioChunk of junk washes up on Aussie beach, prompts speculation on origin
A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio
The wisdom of owls
Science writer Jennifer Ackerman's essays specialising on creatures in the avian world have appeared in a range of publications including : The New York Times, Scientific American, and National… Audio
Renowned NZers call for 'new way of doing science'
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, film director James Cameron, and president of the International Science Council Sir Peter Gluckman are members of a global commission advocating for a 'new way of… Audio
Is science making our food safer? – Five scientists talk to Kim Hill
Is Science making our food safer? Kim Hill talks with a panel of experts at the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Audio
Axonite
Axonite is a 'thinking' material that can replicate and spread across the cosmos to feed. The MacDiarmid Institute's Professor Bill Williams discusses whether this sort of material is scientifically… Audio
Face Blindness: Do you struggle to recognise faces?
Do you ever struggle to connect someone's face to their name, even if you've met them at work or they're family members? Well, you're not alone and may have a condition called prosopagnosia - better… Audio
Extreme weather has lashed the world already this year - and it could be just the start
From blistering heatwaves in southern Europe and Asia to month-long floods in California, extreme weather has swept the world this year and climate scientists warn it may be just a taste of what's to…
Rising star: Quantum physicist Dr Jacob Ngaha
Jacob Ngaha believes he's Aotearoa's very first Māori quantum physicist, and he wants more rangitahi to join his learning journey.
Ears as effective as DNA in identifying people - new study
Ears are so distinctive they're as effective as DNA or fingerprints in identifying someone, according to a new study. The research in conjunction with Australia's La Trobe Unversity, studied the… Video, Audio
