Science
Voice of the Sea Ice: Ice sheets and ice shelves
Introducing Voice of the Sea Ice, a new miniseries about Antarctica. In this first episode, Claire Concannon recounts some epic historic and modern expeditions and learns that there are many types of… Audio
The future of Antarctica
If you're a regular Afternoons listener you'll be familiar with Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's science podcast Our Changing World. Today Claire joins Jesse to discuss her latest series, 'Voice of the… Audio
Could Australia hold the key to cheaper electricity?
The cost of power has been a major factor in our cost-of-living crisis but hope may be on the horizon. TheTaslink project would see New Zealand and Australia connected by the world's longest and… Audio
Can you separate out mental from physical health?
A neuroscientist at Cambridge University is challenging traditional concepts that illnesses divide into either mental or physical. Audio
World's biggest iceberg runs aground
When last measured, the iceberg was more than twice the size of London.
NZ faces growing wildfire risk according to new data
Chinese scientists have analysed fire data from thousands of cities in 20 countries - and New Zealand topped the list of those facing a growing wildfire risk because of climate change. Massey… Audio
The art and science of taxidermy
Emile Donovan speaks to David Mowbray, president of the New Zealand Taxidermy Association, about the intricate process of taxidermy. Audio
Cow Communication: more than a moo
Leonie Cornips has spent six years immersed in the lives of cows. She tells Jim about their complex method of communication. Audio
Lynne Peeples: Resetting the Body Clock
Getting your circadian rhythm right can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health. Science journalist Lynne Peeples shares her findings. Audio
Róisín Owens: The brain-gut connection
We often think of bacteria as germs that can make us sick, but there are trillions of different bacteria in our gut producing molecules that help us. Audio
Study finds link between ADHD and paracetamol in pregnancy
A study of over 300 women in the US is adding to research suggesting a link between pregnant women who take paracetamol and the prevalence of ADHD in their children. Audio
Mount Vesuvius turned an ancient brain into glass, here's how
Scientists say they have worked out the sequence of events that likely killed the victim and led to the formation of the unique and puzzling glass
Peeking further into the universe than ever before
NASA's new SPHEREx infrared telescope, which is scheduled for launch this weekend, could answer our biggest questions about the universe. Audio
The carbon accountant
A young Kiwi accountant was about to take a deep dive into climate change and is now recognised as a leader in the field of carbon accountancy. Audio
Keeping tabs on Fiordland's sharks
Researchers are using acoustic tags to keep track of sharks in Fiordland's sounds.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World joins Emile Donovan to chat about a shake-up in predator-free project funding. Audio
Our Changing World: Tracking sevengill sharks in Fiordland
On Our Changing World, we hop onboard the Department of Conservation boat Southern Winds in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland.
The team are doing scientific dives to document the different habitats in the… Audio
The tool for forecasting volcanic eruptions
The Whakaari/White Island tragedy has led scientists to develop an eruption predictor tool using AI, which they hope will prevent another fatal volcanic disaster. Audio
What happened to NZ birds the last time the climate changed
When humans arrived in New Zealand they set about dramatic changes to the landscape, which in turn impacted birdlife. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans have different blood types?
NZ Blood Service's transfusion medicine specialist Richard Charlewood joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
