Our Changing World

Waikato University's new Professor of Environmental Planning already has some strong opinions on Hamilton's city sprawl Audio

Stephen Brennan explains how his work on fibrinogen helped solve the genetic mystery of a man's blood clots Audio

The NIWA Research Station at Lauder is a world leader in atmospheric research areas such as ozone measurement Audio

Richard Lauder explains how the Martin Jetpack works as the latest prototype is taken outside and briefly lifts-off Read more Audio

Very little is known about Antarctica's fish leeches, including whether they use antifreeze to survive subzero temperatures Read more Audio

Fifteen years after heather beetles were introduced, they finally seem to be having an impact, Read more Audio

A wound-healing gel, based on polymers found in crab shell and squid, has been successfully commercialised. Read more

Mike Joy and students survey fish in a small stream before floodgates are modified to be more fish-friendly Audio

Cather Simpson is using lasers to try and create molecules that focus energy like a dragon focuses heat Audio

More than 3000 robotic floats drift around the world's oceans collecting their vital signs and sending the data via satellite Read more Audio

AgResearch scientists hope to reduce methane emissions by changing methanogens in the rumen of cattle and sheep Audio

Our Changing World pays tribute to conservationist Don Merton who passed away this week Read more Audio