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Who was atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer?
He will forever be the "father of the atomic bomb" after the first nuclear weapon was successfully tested on July 16, 1945 in the New Mexican desert. Video
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How White Island victims' clothing may have harmed them
As the Whakaari White Island trial continues, concerns have been raised over PPE and how it could protect visitors to the volcano.
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Climate records tumble, leaving Earth in uncharted territory - scientists
A series of climate records on temperature, ocean heat, and Antarctic sea ice have alarmed some scientists who say their speed and timing is "unprecedented".
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How to bake like a vegan (without making a rock or breaking the bank)
Mum's butter and egg-laden chocolate cake used to be a guaranteed hit at the smoko table or school bake sale, but recipes containing these ingredients no longer appeal to everyone.
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How to bake like a vegan (without making a rock or breaking the bank)
Food writer and doctor Alby Hailes serves up some oven-hot tips for plant-based baking with everyday ingredients. He also shares his go-to recipe for a versatile vegan cake.
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Volcanologist Graham Leonard: the magma under Auckland
Auckland's iconic landmarks Mount Eden, One Tree Hill, and Rangitoto are all evidence of the 360 km2 volcanic field that lies beneath our largest city. The field has erupted at least 53 times in the… Audio
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'It destroys the value of university' - Massey staff take stand against cuts
Massey University staff fearing for their careers and the quality of education on offer have made a personal plea to management to stop the cuts. Audio
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Whakaari trial: GNS Science did not consider increased volcanic unrest 'a clear hazard'
A leading volcanologist says on the day of the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption, GNS Science did not consider increased volcanic unrest to be a hazard for people visiting.
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'Barbenheimer' blockbusters worth the hype
Two of the biggest blockbuster titles of the year have arrived in cinemas simultaneously and Dan Slevin was there to see them both on opening day.
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New Zealand launches Aerospace Strategy
New Zealand is unlikely to send people to space any time soon, but the strategy will help support the aerospace sector's continued development, MBIE says. Audio
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'Grassroots action' could address climate change in Micronesia
A new report has found practical solutions to address climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia.
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Aerospace Strategy launched
Audio 21 Jul 2023New Zealand has launched its first ever Aerospace Strategy to help support the sector's continued development.
The strategy runs until 2030 and revolves around five goals including actively… Audio
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Researchers develop guidelines to standardise and improve genetic testing
Diagnosis rates for patients undergoing genetic testing may be improved by guidelines developed in University of Otago-led research .
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Unlocking the secrets our DNA holds
Patients will have more certainty around genetic test diagnoses, thanks to reseearch led by Otago Univeristy. Accurate genetic tests diagnoses early intervention for genetic diseases like cancer. Audio
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Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Podcast episode — 19 July 2023Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers series. Here, a multi-billion-dollar collaboration between several countries called ITER is trying to make industrial-scale nuclear fusion a reality.
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Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers… Audio
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Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers…
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Report on social media harm
Audio 19 Jul 2023In May this year, a report confirming parents' worst worries about the harms of social media to the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents was published. Dr Samantha Marsh is a… Audio
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Whakaari / White Island trial: Eruption was impossible to predict, expert says
The 2019 Whakaari / White Island eruption which killed 22 people was impossible to predict, a leading volcanologist told the court.
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Scary Mclary designed to help in dangerous situations
Audio 19 Jul 2023There's a new version of beloved Hairy Maclary in town that's going to be helping out going places where it's too dangerous for regular canines and humans. Scary Mclary has been invented. Audio
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Good economic management needed to fix 'pain and suffering' of Kiwis - Luxon
Economic growth is the only way out of the recession, the National Party leader says. Audio
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Call for UN sustainable development goals to be science-led
We are failing on virtually every sustainable development goal, Sir Peter Gluckman says. Audio
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Chunk of junk washes up on Aussie beach, prompts speculation on origin
A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio
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Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about books for young readers with the "Science Fiction" theme. She talks about the following books: 10+ The Kid Who Came From Space by Ross Welford 12+ Illuminae by… Audio
