Science
Scientists discover spate of new mysterious radio signals
Twenty new mysterious radio signals from deep space have been found by Australian researchers. Audio
Wastewater drug testing goes national
A new drug testing regime of our waste water will reveal what drugs are being used in our towns and cities, and in real time. Wastewater testing is set to be rolled out across New Zealand, with the… Audio
Mysterious radio signals from deep space detected
Twenty new mysterious radio signals from deep space have been detected by Australian researchers. They're know as 'fast radio bursts' and the Australian scientists have found some of the closest and… Audio
What the IPCC climate report is, and how it affects NZ
Kiwis think of New Zealand as a small, relatively minor polluter, but its reliance on agriculture and tourism make it a "huge player" that can make a difference on climate change, despite political… Audio
Paris agreement goal still achievable, but requires unprecedented change - report
An international report has stressed the need for changes never seen before, in all aspects of our society, to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages.
Drastic changes needed to reach Paris Agreement target
Reaching the Paris Agreement goal of a 1.5 degree increase in global temperatures is still possible, but the impacts will be severe if there aren't changes across every aspect of society - and soon… Audio
New international call for action on climate change
The leading international body of climate change researchers will today outline whether they think global temperatures can be kept from rising by more than 1.5 degrees this century. The report from… Audio
The science project using indigenous Māori knowledge to increase NZ's resilience to natural hazards
How can we as a nation better respond to natural hazards like tsunamis and floods? New Zealand scientists and researchers are exploring Matauranga Māori (Māori indigenous knowledge) for the Resilience… Audio
Dr Mike Dickison
The New Zealand Amateur Naturalist is the next writing project for New Zealand Wikipedian-at-large Dr Mike Dickison. The former Curator of Natural History at Whanganui Regional Museum wants to offer… Audio
Tim Dare: ethics in genetics and big data
CRISPR gene editing lets scientists co-opt the immune system of bacteria and use it as a tool - a pair of microscopic "scissors" - to edit the DNA of living organisms, up to and including us. It… Audio
Mangroves: a buffer zone for the coast
Not everybody likes mangroves - in places like Thames and Tauranga they're regarded as a marine weed by locals. Others believe mangroves may be important for protecting coastlines from surges and… Audio
Floral audio: Branch Out
In 'Branch Out', host Vanessa Fuchs goes rustling through the undergrowth at The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to show off the science and the stories behind some of its most interesting plants. Trevor… Audio
From poo to plastic
Scion scientists are developing ways to safely convert human faecal waste into bioplastic. Audio
From poo to plastic
Scion scientists are developing ways to safely convert human faecal waste into bioplastic.
AudioOur Changing World for 4 October 2018
Scientists at Scion are developing ways of treating human waste to make it safe, then using it to make bioplastic. Audio
NZ needs to embrace gene editing technology - scientist
If gene editing technology is not embraced in New Zealand the country is at risk being of being left behind, a scientist warns.
Gene editing: risks and opportunities
A new report on gene editing in the Primary industries is highlighting the opportunities for the economy and the environment, if we choose to use it. In the past New Zealand has had a cautious… Audio
Science and secrets of Ancient Mummies
Science commentator, Dr Malvindar Singh-Baines has details about a new X-Ray Technique that can see the nerves and blood vessels of a Mummy, plus what actually happens when you hold on to your wee for… Audio
First woman Physics Nobel winner in 55 years
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to a woman for only the third time since the award began.
