Science
Increased Southern Ocean rainfall may have global consequences
The Southern Ocean may be "sweating" more in response to climate change - but what does that mean?
Useful science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science. Audio
The five major 'epochs’ of human brain development
Professor Duncan Astle joins Jim to discuss the human brain's development and its four pivotal 'turning points'. Audio
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels are inching up in a South Canterbury town, where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods.
Chernobyl nuclear plant protective shield damaged, UN agency says
Initial repairs were successful, but comprehensive restoration is needed to ensure nuclear safety.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight she's talking about Mayan cosmology, tiny T-Rex and gravitational waves. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Time now to catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon who has been learning about 'time use epidemiology'. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why does frozen ice cream get harder?
To help answer this we're joined again by friend of the show, Professor Richard Easther, from the University of Auckland. Audio
Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?
New research out of Auckland University has revealed we're really bad at discerning sounds. Sam Schwarzkopf an Associate Professor of Health Science chats to Jesse about why. Audio
Making the best use of your time
What makes a good day, and how can we ensure we have more good days than bad across our lifetimes?
Living with HIV in 2025
An HIV diagnosis used to be a death sentence, but that hasn't been the case in years - so why hasn't the stigma changed with the science? Audio
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Gina Rippon: The Lost Girls of Autism
Renowned British brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into emerging science in The Lost Girls of Autism. Audio
Baby poo and long-term health
No one looks forward to a dirty nappy, but poo samples collected by parents for the UK's Baby Biome Study are proving to be a valuable source of information on our immune systems. Audio
NZ researcher dubbed the "Indiana Jones of microbiology"
Jesse spoke with Matthew Stott, a recipient of one of the University of Canterbury's 2025 Research Medals. He's been described as the "Indiana Jones of microbiology," Stott studies extremophiles, life… Audio
When did we first get domestic cats? The answer may have changed
A new study has uncovered some key milestones in feline domestication.
Record heat and humidity hits country
Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bioeconomy Science Institute to ask for voluntary redundancies
CEO Mark Piper said the proposed voluntary redundancy offer was part of a financial improvement process to support the new organisation.
Introducing: Kākāpō Files II
Hosted by Alison Ballance, we pick up six years on from Kākāpō Files season one, with some of the chicks that listeners got to know and love now being ready to breed. With the international popularity… Audio
Lifecycle of a loaf: The company turning bread back into flour
What started with a "stir crazy" chef armed with a nutri bullet during lockdown is now an award winning company looking to tackle a major element of the country's food waste problem. Rescued Kitchen… Audio
