Science
US research ship starts investigation into NZ's largest fault
United States scientists are investigating New Zealand's largest fault, the Hikurangi subduction zone, to try to work out the physics behind earthquakes and how they behave. The US research ship Roger… Audio
Rocket Lab hopeful for second commercial launch today
After being hampered by unfavourable weather for the last few days, Rocket Lab is optimistic it will be able to launch today.
Dr Mike Murphy - Developing anti-oxidants that fight aging
Dr Mike Murphy is one of the world's leading scientists in mitochondrial research. Originally from Ireland, he is nowadays the programme leader at the Mitochondrial Biology Unit at Cambridge… Audio
Video gamers more immune to disturbing images
There's long been a debate about whether violent video games impact players, emotionally or mentally. A new study has found that gamers are more immune to disturbing images than non-players. Audio
MOFs: tackling big problems with new materials
Berkeley Professor of Chemistry and Nobel Prize nominee, Omar Yaghi, talks with Kathryn about solving some of the world's most challenging problems through the construction of metal-organic frameworks… Audio
Genes behind red hair revealed
Scientists have discovered eight genes linked to red hair, helping to solve a mystery of how redheads inherit their flaming locks. The study - which also sheds light on blondes and brunettes - is the… Audio
NZ falcons thriving in logged pine plantations
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests. Audio
NZ falcons thriving in logged pine plantations
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests.
AudioOur Changing World for 13 December 2018
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests. Audio
Does Te Papa's new-look restructure answer its critics?
After months of uncertainty and disquiet in the science community Te Papa's restructure is out. Five roles in all have been disestablished across Te Papa, of which two are currently vacant. The… Audio
Science Under the Shelf
Scientists from NIWA have just returned from the Ross Ice Shelf in what is believed to be the southern-most reporting ocean instrumentation on the planet, they now have a full year of ocean… Audio
Wasp Venom antibiotics and genetic predispositions
Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new study that showed just learning how you have a genetic predisposition for a disease can cause you to experience physical symptoms, and explains how researchers have… Audio
East Antarctica's glaciers are stirring
In a region long considered stable and unaffected by changes elsewhere on the frozen continent, the first signs of significant melting have been detected. Audio
Nasa's Voyager 2 probe enters interstellar space
Voyager 2 was launched more than 40 years ago and is now about 18 billion kilometres from earth. Video
Food myths and the five second rule
There are two kinds of people; those who follow the 5 second rule when food drops to the floor and those who don't. Which one is more likely to get sick? Audio
Nutritional trailblazer Dr Muriel Bell
The life of Dr Muriel Bell, NZ's first state nutritionist was behind ground-breaking public health schemes such as milk in schools, iodised salt and water fluoridation. Her nutritional advice - which… Audio
Mapping the impact of future earthquakes
GNS Science has been involved in a global project to produce a series of earthquake hazard and risk maps. The maps, which build a mosaic of more then 30 different national and regional maps, are said… Audio
Louise O.Fresco: future-proofing food production
A visiting expert on the science of agriculture and food says we need to take action now to ensure the planet's growing population can be fed. Professor Louise O.Fresco says science needs to work hard… Audio
China mission targets 'dark side' of the Moon
China has launched the first mission to land robotic craft on the far side of the Moon, Chinese media say.
Muscle wasting and 'skinny fat' in old age
Our muscles lose strength and mass as we age, and old age expert Debra Waters says we should do resistance training so we won't develop sarcopenia. Audio
