Science

Dr Neal Barnard grew up on a cattle ranch in North Dakota, but after a traumatic experience at a hospital cafeteria he became a leading advocate for plant-based diets Audio

Eating a high-fat diet may affect the type and amount of healthy gut bacteria you have, according to new international research. Audio

In the prequel to Elemental, AUT's Allan Blackman introduces us to Dmitri Mendeleev and chemistry's periodic table of elements. Audio

The pH levels of the world's oceans are starting to drop dramatically, affecting everything from shellfish to the amount of carbon the seas are absorbing. Audio

Psychoanalyst Professor Josh Cohen is believes we have lost our way when it comes to chilling out. He explains why we shouldn't feel guilty about slacking off. Audio

Dr Ashley Watts explains whey psychopaths find each other so attractive and the research they did to prove it. Audio

 Dr Justin O'Sullivan from the Liggins Institute explains the break through they've made in understanding why people with type 1 diabetes often contract seemingly unrelated diseases by using 3D gene… Audio

Professor Michael Fuhrer is an ARC (Australian Research Council) Laureate Fellow in the School of Physics at Monash University. He directs the ARC Centre of Excellence for Future Low-Energy… Audio

Kiwi free diving champion William Trubridge is attempting to swim the Cook Straight to raise awareness over the plight of the endangered hectors dolphin. He could be mistaken for one himself as he's… Video, Audio

The distinctive New Zealand accent and why young women lead the way in the evolution of a uniquely Kiwi way of talking. Audio

Sea cucumber meat is a big industry overseas, but the location and supply of cucumbers varies wildly from year to year, mystifying researchers. Audio

Psychoactive substances have been banned in New Zealand for five years, but their illicit trade is booming. Why is it so hard to determine what's in them? Forensic toxicologist Diana Kappatos is with… Audio

Women's contributions to science have long been hidden, now new analysis shows just how far. Could a swallowable capsule put an end to insulin injections? And researchers in China have developed an AI… Audio

We're increasingly being confronted with obvious climate impacts like drought, fire, and coastal flooding, but our responses to these changes are not keeping pace. Dr Judy Lawrence talks to Kathryn… Audio