Science
Is digital reading changing how our brains work?
Lynn talks with neuroscientist Dr Maryanne Wolf, director of the center for dyslexia, diverse learners and social justice, at UCLA whose research looks at how the brain takes on knowledge. She says… Audio
Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand
Dylan van Winkel, Marleen Bailing and Rod Hitchmough have written a field guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand. In a special live interview, they join Bryan Crump tonight to tell us what… Audio
Nights Science - Astronomy
Former University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore joins us once again for our regular look up at the night sky. Audio
FERAL - How Humans Frame Nature
Dr Nicholas Holm, joins us to talk about Feral, an online conference which will explore ideas about the human relationship to nature and wilderness. Audio
Flax weevil thriving on rodent-free island
A protected weevil sent to Mana Island to help it survive is thriving, but at the peril of other rare native species. Science reporter Charlie Dreaver hitched a ride with the Department of… Video, Audio
Marion Nestle - How food companies skew food research
Marion Nestle has made it her mission to shine a light on food politics and questionable dietary science. She calls out the food industry for manipulating research and educates us about how to fight… Audio
Rocket Lab sends first commercial rocket into space
It's the launch of a new era in the space industry. Rocket Lab has sent its first commercial rocket into space. The rocket, dubbed "It's Business Time", successfully took off from the Mahia Peninsula… Audio
Steve Miller: protecting premature babies' brains
Professor Steven Miller's an expert on brain development in premature babies. He's studied, through MRI, children's neurological issues when they arrive before their due dates. He's in New Zealand… Audio
Gut worms may be healthy - research
Having worms in your gut may sound unpleasant, but New Zealand scientists have good reason to believe they could benefit your health.
Reducing our carbon footprint
Transport is responsible for a huge chunk of New Zealand's overall greenhouse gas emissions. If we change the way we do things, we could reduce that carbon footprint by up to 90 percent by 2050. Audio
Developing drugs for cancer and depression
There is research being done in New Zealand to create medicines that could reduce the need for surgery and improve treatments for diseases like cancer and depression. Audio
Biggest risk to ageing well is loneliness
Yoram Barak says there are some simple ways of maintaining a healthy brain into old age. Good social relationships are key. Audio
Biggest risk to ageing well is loneliness
Yoram Barak says there are some simple ways of maintaining a healthy brain into old age. Good social relationships are key.
AudioOld ice gives insights into future sea level rise
Melting polar ice will be the biggest contributor to sea level rise in future - but will it come from Greenland or Antarctica? Audio
Old ice gives insights into future sea level rise
Melting polar ice will be the biggest contributor to sea level rise in future - but will it come from Greenland or Antarctica?
AudioOur Changing World for 8 November 2018
An expert says loneliness is the biggest risk for brain health, and ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica. Audio
When Gaming and Gambling collide
What happens when video games start to feature elements of gambling with financial reward and risk? Dr Aaron Drummond from Massey University and a team of researchers have just been awarded a $300,000… Audio
Virtual pregnancy, loot boxes and dark web among research granted funding
Cutting edge cyber and electronic technology is leading the way in this year's Marsden Fund announcements.
Can NZ do without animal testing?
While cosmetic animal testing is banned in New Zealand, and has been for the past 3 years, cosmetic products tested on animals elsewhere can still be bought here, and at the last count animal testing… Audio
Eight Legged problems
An acrid-smelling chemical produced by female redback spiders to attract a mate could be key to controlling a trans-Tasman invader that is threatening some of New Zealand's endangered native insects… Audio
