Science
Professor Brian Cox on black holes and life on Mars
Professor Brian Cox is a science star. He's coming to New Zealand bringing the Universe to life on stage. He speaks to Jim Mora about science and what it takes to make it entertaining. Video, Audio
Dr Helen Taylor - Tuatara sperm caught on camera
Dr. Helen Taylor received her PhD from Victoria University and has research interests that span conservation genetics, ecology, behaviour and reproductive biology. She currently works in the… Audio, Gallery
Concern toxic foam chemicals may have infiltrated ex-landfill site in Auckland
Devonport community leaders are worried a former landfill might be contaminated with firefighting foam chemicals.
Biosecurity probe after pest found in NZ for first time
An exotic insect species, the poplar sawfly, has been detected in Dunedin - the first time it has been found in New Zealand.
Argon - every breath you take
Argon is in every breath you take and its inertness is its best feature, as we discover with AUT chemistry professor Allan Blackman, in episode 5 of Elemental. Audio
Argon - every breath you take
Argon is in every breath you take and its inertness is its best feature, as we discover with AUT chemistry professor Allan Blackman, in episode 5 of Elemental.
AudioBull kelp genes and earthquake uplift - a surprising connection
New research shows that bull kelp along a tectonically uplifted stretch of coast south of Dunedin has a surprisingly different genetic signature to the kelp on either side. Audio
Bull kelp genes and earthquake uplift - a surprising connection
New research shows that bull kelp along a tectonically uplifted stretch of coast south of Dunedin has a surprisingly different genetic signature to the kelp on either side.
AudioOur Changing World for 7 March 2019
We've a story about bull kelp and earthquake uplift for Seaweek, and we meet some volunteer kakapo helpers. Audio
Kermadec quake cluster doesn't mean large shake coming - GeoNet
The rash of quakes 1500km north of New Zealand in the past 24 hours is an example of "heightened activity" but does not mean a large tremor is coming, GeoNet says.
Inaction on climate change will turn Earth into 'a hell'
Journalist and author David Wallace-Wells has written widely on why he believes climate change may render the earth uninhabitable. Audio
The internet of us: The people fusing technology with the body
Tim Cannon is an American software developer and entrepreneur who has literally let technology get under his skin. He's a biohacker or grinder - someone who has a variety of body modification… Video, Audio, Gallery
The Largest Known Prime Number
Dillon Mayhew is back with us and he's talking about the recent discovery of the largest known prime number - among other things. Audio
Marine heatwaves to get stronger and more common
It might be good for a summer swim, but stronger and more common marine heatwaves aren't good news for ocean ecosystems.
Can dogs help diagnose prostate cancer?
A dog's nose is one of the most sensitive in the animal kingdom, and scientists at the University of Otago want to see if this can be applied to medical science. Audio
Antimony - takes lives, saves lives
Antimony can be used to take lives - and to save lives. Check out episode 4 of Elemental with Professor Allan Blackman from AUT. Audio
Antimony - takes lives, saves lives
Antimony can be used to take lives - and to save lives. Check out episode 4 of Elemental with Professor Allan Blackman from AUT.
AudioHow Hyperloop could change the way we live
The future of transportation could see passengers hurtling through vacuum tubes of speeds of up to 900km/h. Senior Civil Engineer Ismaeel Babur explains the system. Audio
Tatjana Buklijas: Trauma passed on through genes
Liggins Institute researcher Dr Tatjana Buklijas has been looking into the growing knowledge of intergenerational trauma. She explains what they know so far. Audio
Steps taken towards putting American astronauts into space again
The US is about to take a major step towards being able to fly its astronauts into space once again.
