Science
Suddenly feeling older? That sounds about right...
Evidence is mounting that we age in bursts rather than gradually. Audio
Sleep expert: Professor Russell Foster
Professor Russell Foster joins Jim to answer your questions about bad dreams and poor sleep. Audio
New research on Auckland's volcanos
Auckland is known for its volcanic cones - and while an eruption is very unlikely to happen, the volcanic field is technically still active. Audio
Water and wildfire: partnering with NASA for a more
Space may be the final frontier, but it is also an increasingly viable one for New Zealand as our scientists partner with NASA to engage in mutually beneficial research. Audio
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
New 'Institute for Advanced Technology' announced
Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the economy.
Astronomers catch exact moment new solar system formed
Astronomers have, for the first time, caught the exact moment a new solar system starts to form. Purdue University assistant professor, astronomer and lead researcher Merel van 't Hoff spoke to Corin… Audio
Babies born using DNA of three people, may cut disease risk
The eight newborns are the result of a new IVF technique.
MPI on campylobacter study showing four die a year
A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Four die each year from campylobacter: Study
Figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized annually and four… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World: A NZ approach to fusion.
In the core of the sun atoms fuse together releasing huge amounts of energy. If scientists can figure out how to do it efficiently here on Earth, fusion holds great promise as a solution to our future… Audio
Can gas from food scraps fill an energy void?
Proponents of biogas say it has the potential to help fill the shortfall from declining gas fields in this country. Audio
Science: how ChatGPT is changing our everyday language
Science commentator Dr Jen Martin joins Kathryn to talk about a new study into how ChatGPT is changing our everyday language - have you found yourself using 'delve' more? The largest-ever study into… Audio
Largest piece of Mars on Earth to be auctioned
The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York this week. Astronomer and director of Tūhura Otago Museum Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Scientists keen to send probe to Venus to search for life
Scientists in the UK want to send a tiny space probe to Venus to search for signs of life in its clouds. Imperial College London's Dave Clements spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why coffee cups stay on top of cars
We've all experienced the miracle of leaving keys, kids' toys or hot cups of coffee on top of cars and driving off without noticing. Professor of physics Richard Easther joins Emile Donovan to explain… Audio
Getting hands on with science creating 'good scientific citizens'
Te Tūkohu Ngāwhā - a science fair based in Rotorua - is hoping to attract more young women into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years
Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night.
Could a Kiwi company crack nuclear fusion?
The race to produce a new generation of clean energy is on, and one New Zealand company is in the running.
