Science
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.
AudioOur Changing World for 6 December 2018
Resistance training is the best way to keep muscles strong as we age, and what place names tell us about plants and animals that used to be found there. Audio
First baby born after deceased womb transplant in Brazil
A healthy baby girl has been born using a womb transplanted from a dead woman.
The threat humans pose to Mars's environment
Humans are poised to try to colonise Mars some time in the next few decades - and if there IS life on Mars, we'll have to be careful not to jeopardise it. Audio
Science teachers warn of national problems from poor science results
High school science teachers say they're alarmed that most students are arriving with a sub-standard science education, and it could have dire consequences. Results from the National Monitoring Study… Audio
Warm seas could lead to further whale strandings- scientist
The El Niño weather pattern warming New Zealand's surrounding seas, could be contributing to the recent spate of whale strandings.
Pink and White Terraces brought to life
David Blackmore, general manager of Waimangu Valley, talks about a new app that will bring the famed Pink and White Terraces to life. The terraces disappeared in the Mount Tarawera eruption of June… Audio
Giant willow aphids - a sticky invasive nuisance
Scion entomologists are trialling a parasitic wasp that they hope will control a growing nuisance: the giant willow aphid. Audio
Giant willow aphids - a sticky invasive nuisance
Scion entomologists are trialling a parasitic wasp that they hope will control a growing nuisance: the giant willow aphid.
AudioEavesdropping on noisy seaweeds
Tiny, noisy gas bubbles produced by a tropical seaweed are part of the soundscape of a coral reef. Video, Audio
Eavesdropping on noisy seaweeds
Tiny, noisy gas bubbles produced by a tropical seaweed are part of the soundscape of a coral reef.
Video, AudioOur Changing World for 29 November 2018
On the hunt for a way to control giant willow aphids which are a sticky nuisance, and noisy seaweeds on coral reefs. Audio
Old diary and maps lead to discovery of iconic terraces' site
The notes of a 19th Century geologist have helped scientists to pinpoint the location of the iconic Pink and White Terraces.
Scientist defends 'world's first gene-edited babies'
A Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically edited babies has defended his work.
Story of the day for 28 November 2018
Researchers at the University of Florida have surveyed 962 women about their bed sharing situations.. ie with a human, a cat or a dog - and the differences in sleep quality. Audio
What can a whale's ear wax tell us?
Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been looking at research in whale ear wax and what it can tell us about how stressful the whales found whaling. She also has more on research in to the link… Audio
Scientists horrified by Chinese genome editing experiment
A Chinese professor has presented the world with its first genetically edited babies - twin girls whose DNA has been altered to prevent them from contracting HIV. But it's been described as… Audio
Insight lander touches down on Mars
The InSight lander touched down on the surface of Mars just before nine o'clock this morning - the culmination of a US$1 billion international effort. Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin joins us to… Audio
$1b hydrogen power plant set for Taranaki
A $1 billion hydrogen power plant will be built in Taranaki. A hydrogen energy plant produces energy from natural gas - but without any carbon emissions. The US-based company, 8 Rivers said the New… Audio
NASA attempts to land robot on Mars
On Tuesday (NZ time) NASA will attempt to land a robotic probe on Mars. The InSight lander is the first mission to be dedicated to investigating the rocky world's internal structure. But first the… Audio
