Science
NZ must change how it grows trees on fragile land
Opinion - we need to ask why we harvest pine forests on such fragile land, and what needs to change to prevent erosion debris and slash being washed from harvested land, Mark Bloomberg writes.
History and science of LSD
Dr Leo Schepp talks about the history, clinical effects and adverse effects of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Audio
Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond
Kathryn Harkup is a chemist and science writer who sets up her own Q Branch to test how 007 would stand up to the laws of physics, chemistry and biology. Audio
A pair of tyrants
This week we're travelling back in time 66 million years ago with producer William Ray, to a time when dinosaurs roamed. Join William as he meets two Tyrannosaurus rex fossils at the Auckland Museum… Audio
A pair of tyrants
This week we're travelling back in time 66 million years ago with producer William Ray, to a time when dinosaurs roamed. Join William as he meets two Tyrannosaurus rex fossils at the Auckland Museum…
AudioOur Changing World – Meet Barbara and Peter
Meet Barbara and Peter: Auckland Museum's star pair of Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons. Producer William Ray unearths the fascinating story behind the bones, which hints at the lives of these giant… Audio
Study finds decline in severe cyclones, puzzles experts
A new study on climate change in the Pacific says there has been a decline in severe tropical cyclones over the last 40-years in the Southwest Pacific. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: The science behind its power
The upper North Island is often in or on the verge of drought at this time of year - so what has changed?
Understanding the psychology of unethical behavior
Most people do not regard hypocrisy as a case of inconsistent behaviour, experimental social psychologist Daniel Effron says. Audio
Celebrating seabirds - from the Mediterranean to the Pacific
Gaia Dell'Arriccia left the south of France to research seabirds on Auckland's coastal islands. When Kadambari Raghukumar visits, it's peak breeding season and the Italy-born scientist is busy… Audio
Celebrating seabirds - from the Mediterranean to the Pacific
Gaia Dell'Arriccia left the south of France to research seabirds on Auckland's coastal islands. When Kadambari Raghukumar visits, it's peak breeding season and the Italy-born scientist is busy…
AudioWhat to eat to keep inflammation under control
Just a few days of eating healthy could be all it takes, according to the author of The Good Gut Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Audio
Dr Kevin Stone: How long does it take to get fit?
The idea of getting fit can be daunting. For some it's because they've never really done it, for others, perhaps they've been ill or injured and watched their fitness disappear. Orthopaedic Surgeon… Audio
Jenni Quilter: experiments in motherhood and technology
The world's first test-tube baby was born in 1978, and in vitro fertilisation has made having a baby possible for millions of people since. New York based writer Jenni Quilter explores reproductive… Audio
Chat GPT passes US Medical Licensing Exam
The AI software Chat GPT has been making waves for it's impressive output.
It's latest feat: the bot scored a passing grade for the notoriously difficult United States Medical Licensing Exam… Audio
Searching for bats in Pelorus
For the last month, a team has been tracking long-tailed bats at Te Hoiere / Pelorus between Nelson and Blenheim.
The long-tailed bat or pekapeka-tou-roa was declared "Bird of the Year" in 2021 and… Audio
GNS Science teams documenting landslides in North Island
GNS Science field teams have been documenting landslides across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty following the flooding last month.
They say identifying areas that are at risk of landslides is an… Audio
New technology developed for eye disease early detection
A new software being developed at the University of Canterbury could lead to significant improvements in the diagnosis of eye problems amongst many other diseases. Audio
New dragon fruit varieties may be opportunity for Far North growers
Moves by a New Zealand based company to commercialise three new dragon fruit varieties could present opportunities for growers in the Far North.
The sex life of spiders
They can hunt, they can fish, they build little nurseries for their babies. Oh and some of them also engage in a bit of sexual cannibalism. Claire Concannon goes on a nighttime stroll in Kirikiriroa… Audio
