Our Changing World

Veronika kayaks out to the island to meet volunteers restoring its native ecology. Audio

Veronika Meduna visits Mana Island, off Wellington's west coast, to find out about its restoration. Audio

This year's winners of the Zonta awards in science and building research talk about their work. Audio

An exploration of the role of neuro-transmitters in the brain's reward system and decision-making processes. Audio

Plant researcher Philip Hulme talks about the factors that make some weeds succeed and others fail. Audio

Physicist Ben Ruck explains a range of new nano-scale materials based on rare earth metals. Audio

Jan Lauwereyns discusses his dual passions for science and poetry. Audio

Elizabeth Connor canvasses views about toxicity of nano-particles at a conference in Oxford. Audio

A new technique allows scientists to examine the brains of endangered species. Audio

A team of marine scientists explores an underwater mountain range off New Zealand. Audio

Doug Cameron, Chief Scientific Officer of Khosla Ventures talks about future fuel generation. Audio

Richard Alley, a geologist at Pennsylvania State University, discusses the future of the Antarctic ice sheets and how they may respond to climate change. Audio