Siouxsie Wiles
Science's hidden figures and an end to insulin injections
Women's contributions to science have long been hidden, now new analysis shows just how far. Could a swallowable capsule put an end to insulin injections? And researchers in China have developed an AI… Audio
Bricks made from treated human sewage
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about how, instead of clay or concrete Australian researchers have developed a more environmentally friendly alternative to bricks made from treated human… Video, Audio
Haere ra 2018 (part 2)
More comments from Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Gavin Ellis and Lara Strongman as they look back on the big stories of 2018. Audio
Haere ra 2018
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Gavin Ellis and Lara Strongman look back on the big stories of 2018. Audio
Wasp Venom antibiotics and genetic predispositions
Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new study that showed just learning how you have a genetic predisposition for a disease can cause you to experience physical symptoms, and explains how researchers have… Audio
A Woman's Place: complete concert
A special concert mounted by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to celebrate 125 years of women's suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand, Auckland Town Hall, 29 November 2018. Audio
What can a whale's ear wax tell us?
Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been looking at research in whale ear wax and what it can tell us about how stressful the whales found whaling. She also has more on research in to the link… Audio
Phones at bedtime and transporting mosquitoes!
Science Commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the dangers of artificial blue light, how a family of pesticides have been found to changes bees' social behaviour, and ponders how many mozzies you… Audio
Reusable bags killing people, David Seymour says
Scientist Siouxsie Wiles has slammed ACT leader David Seymour's comments about killer reusable shopping bags, labelling them as irresponsible. Audio
Frisky Redback spiders are in for a surprise!
Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been looking into research that could be used to trap frisky male Redbacks before they get a chance to breed. It involves the foul smelling acid the females… Audio
Celebrating Women in Science on Suffrage Day
To celebrate 125 years since women got the vote, The University of Auckland has got special permission to name all their departments and schools after notable women alumni. And keeping on the women in… Audio
Elephants, old cheese and dogs' toilet habits
Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has more on why Elephants have low rates of cancer; a very mature cheese found an Egyptian tomb and why do little dogs strain so much when weeing?? Are their… Audio
Spider venom & disease
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new study that suggests both teetotallers and those who drink too much during middle age are at increased risk of developing dementia, an Australian… Audio
Is sexism skewing the science of Alzheimers?
Dementia research has been found to have a gender bias. New research has found that research is being conducted on male mice only, despite women making up a larger proportion of those diagnosed with… Audio
Fly brains, ancient dental gunk and drug resistant yeast
Our science commentator, Siouxsie Wiles has been investigating ancient dental gunk reveals the real Paleo diet. Also the a deadly yeast strain that causes drug-resistant infections is the same one… Audio
Dr Siouxsie Wiles: Names research shows gender bias
Men are more likely to be called by their first name, and scientists called by their first name are more likely to be considered eminent, as microbiologist and science commentator Siouxsie Wiles… Audio
How do dripping taps make the plink sound?
Our science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles looks into how a leaky tap makes the plink sound and asks if Alzheimer's is the result of an infectious disease? Associate Professor Dr Siouxsie Wiles is the… Audio
Removing tonsils & the ancient art of trepanning
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles reports on the link between removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood and the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases; the case of a young… Audio
New science - glowing bacterial sensors you can swallow!
Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about new research showing how bacteria might be used to detect internal bleeding, how AI is better at diagnosing skin cancer than experienced dermatologists, and her latest… Audio
The compost heap could be lethal
Researchers say deaths from fungal infections now exceed that of malaria, globally. One expert says one of the problems is compost heaps, which can be dangerous for those who don't have a strong… Audio