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Space Question Mark
There are lots of questions we still have about space but this time it seems space may have a question for us. A photo released from the James Webb Telescope of a star system called Herbig-Haro 46/47… Audio
Watch: Looking for New Zealand's most elusive bird
Ornithologist Rhys Buckingham has been on the trail of the South Island kōkako which was once declared extinct but then reclassified as "data deficient" for more than 40 years.
'Most people are pretty average', psychometric expert says
Today's expert is Dave Winborough, he's the founder of organisational psychology consultancy Winborough Limited, and has worked many organisations including the Defence Force, Foodstuffs, energy… Audio
How to 'clean' soil - a new invention in Aotearoa
Kiwi scientists have found a way to destroy forever chemicals in soil. PFAS are known as forever chemicals because they don't break down on their own. Jesse speaks with Dr Kapish Gobindlal, about… Audio
New report promotes sponge cities as way to mitigate extreme rainfall
A new report is urging the conversion of urban areas into sponge cities to help mitigate the effects of extreme rainfall caused by climate change.
The report, commissioned by the Helen Clark… Audio
South Koreans angry over Tokyo's nuclear waste plan
Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.
Dr Ratu Mataira: Kiwi physicist joins the nuclear fusion race
Physicist Dr Ratu Mataira is on a mission to harness the power of the sun. The 31 year old leads OpenStar Technologies, a Wellington based start-up building a 'levitated dipole' fusion reactor… Audio
Women-led initiative delivers water for all in Marshall Islands
Women-led initiative delivers water for all in Marshall Islands. Audio
Schools brace for higher power bills as they replace fossil fuel burners
Schools making the transition to cleaner energy heating to reduce emissions are likely to face big cost increases.
Russia launches first moon-landing mission in almost half a century
The mission is a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole.
Virgin Galactic completes first tourist space flight
A former Olympian, a University of Aberdeen student and her mother have travelled to the edge of space on Virgin Galactic's first flight for tourists.
'Everything is levelled, everything is grey': Hawaii National Guard director expects death toll to rise
Eye witnesses say it looks like a bomb's gone off. The scale of devastation caused by Hawaii's catastrophic wildfires is becomming apparent. The death toll's climbed to 53, but more than 1,000 people… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: The Common Bag Moth
This week's critter is the common bag moth, Liothula omnivora. These drab little critters are found all over the country hanging from fenceposts, branches and even letterboxes. The caterpillars spin… Audio
'Multiple stresses': Fears for the future of Hauraki Gulf amid signs of ecological collapse
One of NZ's greatest taonga, the Hauraki Gulf, is in trouble due in part to overfishing, excessive sediment and the impact of climate change.
Three minute thesis winner on her winning entry!
Trying to explain a PhD thesis in three minutes so a layperson can understand it not an easy feat, especially when your discipline is microbiology. Cam Hoffbeck can, she won University of Auckland's… Audio
Firefighters lacked documents on landslide risks
The only substantial document firefighters had about landslide risks prior to the fatal Muriwai slip in February, was a 10-year-old manual from Sweden.
The document was in English, but it said little… Audio
Scientists close in on fifth force of nature
Physicists believe an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons.
Scientist astounded at lack of ambition to protect Hauraki Gulf
A marine scientist is astounded at the government's striking lack of ambition to protect the Hauraki Gulf.
The latest State of the Gulf Report, being released today, shows the ecosystem is facing… Audio
'Please hug me': Community rallies to protect tree targeted by vandal
The pin oak tree has been repeatedly attacked over the past week with diesel - and the local council says tree poisoning is becoming a concerning trend for the district.
10 ways NZ can be strategic about addressing climate change threats
Given New Zealand's isolation and reliance on exports and tourism, the country remains vulnerable to climate change impacts and carbon pricing designed to help cut emissions.
