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Heat energy from the earth: Graham Leonard
Last week a hydrothermal explosion blew rock and steam into the air, destroyed a boardwalk and sent tourists running in the Yellowstone National Park. GNS Science principal scientist Graham Leonard… Audio
Nico Dosenbach: how psilocybin changes the brain
The effects of psilocybin - the active compound in magic mushrooms - have been illuminated in a new Washington University School of Medicine study. For the study, seven people were given doses of the… Audio
Critter of the week
If you have trypophobia (fear of closely packed holes like honeycomb), then it is best not to look at photos of this lichen. Jesse talks to RNZ 's Ellen Rykers about lace lichen or coral lichen. Audio
Community conservation groups could be in trouble
A major new report has found support for New Zealand's grassroots conservation groups is 'drying up' - threatening to undo gains made to save our threatened species from extinction. Audio
Heavy metal in most chocolates may not pose health risk, researchers say
But consumption of more than one serving per day or in combination with other sources of heavy metals may cumulatively add up to exposure that exceeds recommendations, the researchers say.
Reports Peter Thiel has abandoned luxury lodge are 'speculation'
The battle over the billionaire's plans to build a 330m-long luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wānaka is not over, says the Environmental Society. Audio
Scientists worried about jobs going at GNS
Scientists are worried that New Zealand will lose key knowledge if jobs go at GNS science. Association of Scientists Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bonus: Kākāpō update with Dr Andrew Digby
Claire Concannon and Dr Andrew Digby talk about all things kākāpō: that habitat trial and where the birds are now, the next breeding season, and Andrew’s hopes for the future of this iconic manu. Audio
Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
The government has been pinning its plan to meet climate targets in farming on new technology coming to market.
Climate Change Commission releases first emissions reduction report
The Climate Change Commission's first emissions reduction monitoring report says our plans and policies need to be urgently strengthened to meet climate targets. Commissioner Rod Carr spoke to Corin… Audio
The Wānaka man who took on Peter Thiel's plan for a lake front luxury lodge
Julian Haworth is one of a group of residents who fought billionaire Peter Thiel's proposed Central Otago bunker - and won. Audio
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon on GNS Science cuts
Claire Concannon from RNZ podcast Our Changing World joins Nights to chat about some interesting stories in the science and science-adjacent worlds. Audio
Dragon on the loose prompts warning
The discovery of a water dragon in the wild in the Tasman district comes with fears over invasive species. Audio
Water Dragons pose threat to NZ species - biosecurity advisor
Reptiles like the Australian Water Dragon were recently found lounging amongst the Greenery by the Tasman District biosecuirty team. Water Dragons are traded and legally kept as pets here - but it's… Audio
A year of kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
It's been one year since kākāpō returned to mainland Aotearoa at the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Claire Concannon finds out what mischief they've been up to, and what's next for the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the preliminary results from the most comprehensive UBI trial to date... Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the preliminary results from the most comprehensive UBI trial to date... Audio
'Sad day for science': Dozens of jobs set to go at GNS Science
The organisation's change proposal, leaked to RNZ, says 66 roles would likely go
Bookmarks with Jason Te Kare
Today on Bookmarks we're joined by Jason Te Kare - the Tauranga-born actor, director and playwright, who previously worked as RNZ's drama producer. He's currently holed up in Auckland's Silo theatre… Audio
The climate change game making headlines
A workshop about climate change is the latest event to be dubbed 'a trendy night out' by the New York Times. Climate Fresks are game based events where participants work together to solve a puzzle… Audio
