Science
Why times speeds up as we age - and how to slow it down
For some of us, a day or an hour disappears in the blink of an eye. For others it might feel much longer. But why? Audio
Big Question: Why can’t you lick your elbow?
Ever wondered why you can't seem to lick your elbow? Or what it means if you can? We did too, so we gathered up some special guests to help us out. Audio
The Matariki Asteroid Forecast
NASA recently upped the probability of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon early next decade.Planetary Defence Lead at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, Katie Kuamoto, spoke… Audio
What is a planetarium? with Ben Bradford
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, next too Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill in Auckland, is a beloved public astronomy centre-featuring New Zealand's most advanced 11m digital dome theatre, hands-on… Audio
Underwater musical experience
If you were at a particular public pool in Melbourne this week you may have seen an unusual sight. Saturate, is an underwater musical experience staged as part of the city's Rising festival. It… Audio
Breakthrough for diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Brain scientists have made a breakthrough that could help diagnose Parkinson's disease and Multiple System Atrophy much earlier. Audio
Equine therapy: Anna Baigent's rehabilitation journey
After surviving a traumatic brain injury as a teenager, Anna Baigent and her mum Maria turned to horses as a source of healing. Audio
New science lab designed to burn at high temperatures
A new research lab in Porirua has been built to be set on fire, so it can simulate the way a blaze can spread through a multi-storey building.
Matariki and our diminishing night sky: Light pollution makes stars harder to see
Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time this week, but more needs to be done to promote and protect the country's dark skies.
Our Changing World: Black-eyed gannets and H5N1 bird flu
2020 saw the start of two global pandemics. Covid-19, of course, but also H5N1 bird flu, which has since swept around the world leaving millions of dead wild birds in its wake.
It has reached… Audio
Science: Everest's xenon cheats, native forest carbon
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about concerns in the world of mountaineering and among the Nepalese government about a recent feat by four British climbers. Audio
Mysterious radio bursts help pinpoint a cosmic 'missing' matter
Now astronomers believe they could use the method to help illuminate the invisible structure of the universe.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope.
Rural innovation sets the scene for New Zealand's future
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope Audio
Study highlights need to manage the growth of space exploration
Associate Professor Laura Revell spoke to Jesse about the research. Audio
Can being generous kill relationships?
Psychologist Sarah Gundle says she has struggled for many years to understand why extreme acts of generosity may lead to outright hostility. She discusses 'the tyranny of the gift'. Audio
Are Vegetarians more power hungry than meat eaters?
A study has shown the perception of a peace-loving vegetarian may be due for revision. Professor John Nezlek explains the difference in values between those who eat meat and those who do not. Audio
The great shower debate
Most people fit into one of two categories when it comes to the great debate of the best time to shower. But science is adding fuel to the debate. Audio
The world's only artificial gut manufacturer
Who knew that the world's only artificial gut manufacturer was based in Auckland? When we found out, we just had to learn more. Garth Sutherland is CEO at The Insides Company and tells Perlina Lau all… Audio
Are smartphones extensions of our mind?
Rather than being cognitive extensions of our minds, our smartphones are parasites devices designed to steal our, money and data - says a team of Australian philosophers. A recent paper in the… Audio
