Our Changing World

University of Canterbury geneticist Anthony Poole argues that natural selection may not be the only driver of evolution Audio

Scientists explain why sex has no benefits for this fungal pathogen Audio

Conservationists catch kokako to reintroduce the birds into the Waitakere Ranges Audio

In a Wellington suburb, George Holley runs an eclectic business sourcing and preparing animal skeletons for sale Audio

Mark Hunter explains how nuclear magnetic resonance helps to track dispersion of fluids through opague materials Audio

Victoria University biologists demonstrate how birds incorporate sounds from their environment into their song Audio

Mike Duke, at Waikato University, discusses options for combining photovoltaic electricity generation with solar heating Audio

Scientists are seeing if reduced oxygen levels can impact on the ability to make complex decisions, with implications for pilots Audio

Mike Henare, of Spectionz, discusses how his company turns waste into valuable products. Audio

Evolutionary biologist Alexei Drummond explains computer models that track the spread of infectious diseases. Audio

To mark Conservation Week, Veronika Meduna visits the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a favourite feeding spot for birds. Audio

Proteins enable bacteria to evolve and adapt to new environments, and are proving to be more effective than previously realised Audio