Science
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and…
AudioCollagen supplements: Can you eat yourself pretty?
Every wellness influencer from the Kardashians on down has their favourite collagen potion to push - but do they work?
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Our Changing World - The science of snow
Winter is here and that means snowy mountaintops, skiing and avalanche season. Join us as we hit the slopes and find out the fascinating science behind snow. Audio
Science: Atlantic current shutdown, less polluting engines
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about research suggesting a key system of ocean currents could collapse in the next 25 years, plus cookware from 2000 years ago. Audio
National promises changes on GE laws - which sectors might move first in response?
National is promising to change the longstanding GE laws if it becomes the government, so which sectors might move first in response? Audio
Antman
Marvel's Antman can shrink down to the size of an ant but still pack the punch of Mike Tyson. The McDiarmid Institute's Dr Mike Price discusses the difficulties of making this a reality. Audio
Expert feature: Dreams
Dreams are one of the great mysteries of human consciousness. Dr Rosie Gibson, a senior lecturer at Massey University's school of psychology is our expert today talking about the science of dreams! Audio
A life-long dedication to NZ's wildlife
John Darby has quietly dedicated his life to science and wildlife conservation. He's a champion for the hoiho, the yellow eyed penguin, spending two decades supporting their conservation. Audio
Survey shows NZ'ers wary over gene edited crops
New research shows consumers are still hesitant to support genetic modification and gene editing in New Zealand as the debate reenters the political agenda. Audio
Who was atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer?
He will forever be the "father of the atomic bomb" after the first nuclear weapon was successfully tested on July 16, 1945 in the New Mexican desert. Video
Climate records tumble, leaving Earth in uncharted territory - scientists
A series of climate records on temperature, ocean heat, and Antarctic sea ice have alarmed some scientists who say their speed and timing is "unprecedented".
Volcanologist Graham Leonard: the magma under Auckland
Auckland's iconic landmarks Mount Eden, One Tree Hill, and Rangitoto are all evidence of the 360 km2 volcanic field that lies beneath our largest city. The field has erupted at least 53 times in the… Audio
New Zealand launches Aerospace Strategy
New Zealand is unlikely to send people to space any time soon, but the strategy will help support the aerospace sector's continued development, MBIE says. Audio
Unlocking the secrets our DNA holds
Patients will have more certainty around genetic test diagnoses, thanks to reseearch led by Otago Univeristy. Accurate genetic tests diagnoses early intervention for genetic diseases like cancer. Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers… Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers…
AudioChunk of junk washes up on Aussie beach, prompts speculation on origin
A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio
The wisdom of owls
Science writer Jennifer Ackerman's essays specialising on creatures in the avian world have appeared in a range of publications including : The New York Times, Scientific American, and National… Audio
Renowned NZers call for 'new way of doing science'
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, film director James Cameron, and president of the International Science Council Sir Peter Gluckman are members of a global commission advocating for a 'new way of… Audio
