Astronomy
A step closer to Earth 2.0? NASA thinks so
Nasa's Kepler mission has discovered an earthlike planet scientists say could host alien life. Audio
Pluto mission
Dr Michele Bannister is a New Zealander and an astronomer based in Canada. She's fascinated by NASA's New Horizons' Pluto mission and those stunning images of the outer reaches of our solar system. Audio, Gallery
Liquid Water on Mars
As NASA's Curiosity rover discovers liquid water on Mars, astrophysicist Duncan Steel discusses what that might mean for life on Mars. Audio
Astronomers see unusual occultation of Pluto in NZ
Astronomers in the south of New Zealand have seen a rare astronomical event - an occultation of Pluto - giving them their best look yet at the tiny planet. Audio
Astronomy
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore raises our gaze to the bodies floating in space... (the rocket edition). The New Horizons spacecraft passes by Pluto on July 14 2015… Audio
Looking for Pluto - John Talbot
Will we see it... or will we not? Teams of astronomers are scattered throughout the country, in the hope of catching a rare glimpse of Pluto. We know little about it, and tomorrow morning, we may only… Audio
Astronomers flock to New Zealand to watch Pluto eclipse a star
Astronomers from around the world are heading to the McKenzie Country to witness the moment when Pluto passes in front of a star. Audio
Aurora Tonight
If you're down south, there's a good chance we may catch an aurora tonight and what a treat it would be. Dr Ian Griffin, is an astronomer and is currently the director at Otago Museum. Audio, Gallery
A Neutrino Map of the Universe
University of Canterbury physicist Jenni Adams explains how high-energy neutrinos could help track the origins of cosmic rays. Video, Audio
Threat to future of Mt John Observatory
The future of the country's only research observatory is at risk due to a critical lack of funding and staff shortages. All but one member of staff at the Mt John observatory near Lake Tekapo have… Audio
Mt John to Star Wobbles
How being a student at Mt John Observatory set Prof. Gerry Gilmore on a path to be an Experimental Philosopher in an Institute of Astronomy, studying the delicate wobbles of stars and being part of… Audio
New Zealand A to Z - Stargazers
Alan Gilmore from the Mt John Observatory in Tekapo Jennie McCormack from Farm Cove Observatory in Auckland Ash Pennell, President of Dunedin Astronomical Society, the oldest star-gazing society in… Audio
Auckland company builds world's first battery-powered rocket
The world's first battery-powered, 3-D printed rocket has been unveiled by an Auckland company. Audio
Science: Moon origins and plucking hairs
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on mounting evidence to support the "big splat" theory to explain how our Moon was formed. Also plucking your hair could stimulate hair growth. Audio
Southern Aurora
A massive solar storm has caused an impressive aurora, most easily seen in the south of the country. Bob Evans runs the Aurora and Solar section of the Royal Astronomical Society. Audio
Naked Science
Naked Science with Dr Chris Smith. The discovery of 2.8 million year old human remains in Ethiopia, the exploration of the dwarf planet Ceres is about to begin after a 7 year space voyage, and why we… Audio
Meteor!
Al Gilmore from Mt John Observatory discusses last night's spectacular astral phenomenon. Audio
Australian scientists witness cosmic radio burst
The bright flashes of radio waves caused by a cosmic radio burst have been witnessed live for the first time by Australian scientists. Audio
Astronomy
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore raises our gaze to the bodies floating in space. There is yet more to say about the spacecraft Rosetta's findings from comet 67P. Audio