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Amplifying Pacific voices for science
It's hoped the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences will lead to a stronger voice for Pacific science at both regional and global levels.
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Lead bullets - a health risk to humans and kea
New research shows lead-based bullets used to shoot wild game contaminate the meat, posing a health risk to humans and wildlife.
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New study into rock climbers' unique psychology
A study into the psychology of rock climbers has found they tend to be more conscientious, internally motivated and not driven by ego. Audio
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Medicines summit recommends more funding
The government has accepted the white paper that came out of the country's inaugural national summit on medicines.
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Our Changing World – Lead bullets and their risk to human health
Humanity has had a long and vexed relationship with the element lead. The problem is the stuff is terribly useful – and terribly toxic. Think Roman water pipes, lead paint, lead petrol. Now, new… Audio
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Science: Liquid cats, fast fat internet and fruit fly brains
Audio 23 Oct 2024Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at a new study into whether cats are really liquid (just search the internet). Audio
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Principal gives thumbs down to Seymour's revised school lunches
At least one principal is unhappy with the changes to the school lunch programme. Audio
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Why farmers are turning to bio-char
A Southland couple is looking to the past to help curb farm emissions and boost yields. Audio
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Death at Rhythm and Vines a 'tragic illustration' of drug use risks
Friends say Fletcher Wong had taken LSD the previous night and was lacking in sleep when he took what he thought was MDMA.
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'Animal welfare disaster': Designer cat breed causing global concern
The "XL Bully cat" is the latest cat crossbreed to take the internet by storm for its looks (or lack thereof).
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The future of New Zealanders' genetic data held by 23andMe
One of the world's most popular genetic sequencing companies, 23andMe, is on the brink of bankruptcy. It holds the genetic data of more than 15 million customers - including New Zealanders. Audio
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Everything you ever wanted to know about snot
Dr David King, senior lecturer in general practice at the University of Queensland, joins Emile Donovan to demystify the nose, why it runs, and what the colour of your mucus can actually tell you. Audio
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Why hasn't the government hired a chief science advisor?
The Coalition government is implementing policies that do not have any basis in evidence, one of its former science advisors has claimed. Audio
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PM's Chief Science Advisor job open since July
Audio 21 Oct 2024A signficant situation vacant is causing concern in the science world and beyond. The government won't say whether it's keeping role of Prime Minister's Chief science advisor; a job that has been… Audio
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Expert Feature: Mangroves
To some they are an eye sore and should be removed, but mangroves play a vital role in our eco system We're invited Dr Carolyn Lundquist, a Principal Scientist in Marine Ecology at NIWA and an… Audio
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What makes Chinese students so successful?
Analysis - The world could learn from the skilled and creative workforce being created in China, academics say.
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NZ Space Agency hopes agreement will result in more joint missions
The New Zealand and UK space agencies have come up with principles to make it easier for companies to do work in space.
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Kiwi-made tech can detect diseases instantly
A New Zealand biotechnology company has developed portable equipment to instantly diagnose animal and human diseases without the need of a lab.
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World-leading Dunedin Study tracking people through life gets renewed funding
Two long-running Otago University birth cohort studies have had their own longevity assured with a government grant.
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When being colourblind backfires
The Detail - Is the government's new directive that public services be prioritised by need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it removed a vital tool?
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Marc Wilson: Changing bad habits and personality traits
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins us once again for a chat around habits and personality traits and whether we can ever really change. Audio
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Why Google Maps can't pronounce Māori place names
It's unacceptable that AI tools and global tech companies are still lagging in te reo pronunciation, a Māori tech innovator says. Audio
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Inside the 11th-hour race to save death row inmate from execution
Robert Roberson sat praying in a cell, just feet from the execution chamber. Meanwhile, the state and his advocates were fighting over his fate.
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The truth is out there? Inside the secret history of UFOs
When it comes to UFO sightings, both true-blue believers and die-hard debunkers believe the truth is out there, science historian Greg Eghigian says. Video, Audio
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Most fast-track panellists picked by ministers and parties
Chris Bishop had described the process the group followed to pick projects as "completely insulated from ministers". Audio
