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Dr Ocean Mercier's work bridging the worlds of science and traditional Māori knowledge has been recognised with the 2019 Callaghan Medal for science communication. Audio

From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever. Audio

Lila Madden, a Year 13 student from Cashmere High School in Christchurch, has become the latest premier award winner at The Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards. The competition, which has been running… Audio

Are our genetic engineering rules keeping New Zealand safe - or holding us back?  Audio

The Chinese scientist who shook the world by announcing he'd gene edited twin baby girls appears to have unfairly been labelled a rogue - it turns out he had a 60-strong circle of trust.  Audio

An expert panel set up by the Royal Society Te Aparangi is calling for an overhaul of gene-technology regulations. The panel has been looking at the implications of gene editing for health, pest… Audio

The former science adviser to the Prime Minister says New Zealand must seriously debate evolving technology such as gene editing. Audio

From data collection to gene editing to AI, what we once considered science fiction is now becoming reality. This hour, TED speakers explore the future consequences of our present actions.

Pioneering geneticist Dr Ron Davis with researchers at Stanford University thinks he may have discovered a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome (CFYS) / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).  Audio

A panel of five experts debate what it will take to turn the idea of a predator-free New Zealand by 2050 from a dream into a reality. Audio

'Science Vs' cuts through the trends, the fads and the opinions to get to the real science behind everything from vaccinations to fasting diets. We play an excerpt of the 'Science Vs' episode 'Fasting… Audio

Scientists and ethicists from seven different countries, including New Zealand are demanding a global moratorium on editing DNA in human sperm, embryos and eggs. Last year, Chinese scientist Dr… Audio

Back in 2002 the country was embroiled in a scandal involving the suspected release of genetically modified corn. Corngate, as it will now forever be known, sparked impassioned debate about the… Audio

Last year scientist Jiankui He caused controversy when he revealed he used CRISPR to edit human embryos. There are medical concerns with gene-editing humans, but what of the philosophical and ethical… Audio

Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night.  Audio

US researchers have used CRISPR genome editing technology to successfully create a gene drive in mice. This has given some hope that such technology could be used to control pests. Audio