Science
Science sector sounds alarm over funding shake-up
The science sector, once hailed for its agility and ingenuity, is now grappling with a crisis of confidence.
The science sector sounds the alarm
Researchers brace for an uncertain future and warn of lasting damage after a funding shake-up. Audio
Podcast Critic
Regular Afternoons podcast critic Alan Doak has been listening to Instant Genius by the folk that make BBC Science Focus Magazine and The Economics of Everyday Things hosted by journalist Zachary… Audio
Science: How sitting shrinks your brain, crime from the cradle
Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
PM's new science advisor John Roche
The Prime Minister's new chief science advisor, John Roche, is getting underway with his new job, a year after the position was vacated Audio
NZ students excel at international science fair in US
Two New Zealand high school students have been victorious at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Ohio. Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith and year 11 student Isabelle Aduna… Audio
Wellington students win big at world's oldest and largest science fair
No New Zealand students have competed in the International Science and Engineering Fair for more than a decade.
Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
World-first NZ study could help stamp out superbugs
It aims to map antimicrobial resistance hot spots across New Zealand to help combat a growing global health threat.
Guardians against the galaxy: Duo honoured for asteroids work
A Tekapo couple who have spent the past 50 years helping to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth have been jointly awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Earth's core is bleeding precious metals
A new study suggests Earth's inner core, once thought sealed off, is slowly leaking rare precious metals.
What if the Big Bang wasn’t the beginning?
We're joined by theoretical physicist Niayesh Afshordi-professor at the University of Waterloo and associate faculty at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics-and science communicator Phil… Audio
Getting kids hooked on STEM subjects
STEM education is more than just science, technology, engineering, and maths-it's about equipping the next generation with the tools to solve real-world problems. We speak with Morgan McKeen, a… Audio
Possible dwarf planet spotted near the edge of our solar system
A 700km-wide object, 2017 OF201, has been found orbiting far beyond Neptune. It could reshape our understanding of our solar system's edge. Audio
'Beacon of courage': Abortion pill inventor dies in France
Etienne-Emile Baulieu 'enabled women to win their freedom' with the invention of the abortion pill that became available in 1982.
How we make things - and how we could do it better
Tim Minshall is the University of Cambridge's first Professor of Innovation and author of new book, Your Life Is Manufactured. Audio
Ecologist on proposed changes to freshwater regulations
A freshwater ecologist is slamming proposed changes to freshwater regulations. Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Science sector faces biggest overhaul in decades, warns cuts will put new research at risk
The sector is facing its biggest overhaul in decades.
Science heats up in the fire lab
From flaming tornadoes to burning couches, scientists are setting stuff on fire to prepare for our changing wildfire risk.
