Science
Elevated BPA levels found in Capital's aquifer
Traces of a dangerous chemical used in plastic packaging, Bisphenol-A, or BPA, have been found in a Wellington aquifer. While the amounts discovered have been deemed safe by health authorities… Audio
Dr Dan Hikuroa and Kristie-Lee Thomas on science and Mātauranga Māori
Dr Dan Hikuroa is an Earth systems scientist and believes the world of science is interconnected with Mātauranga Māori (customary knowledge systems) he shares his recent work alongside iwi and hapu… Audio
NZ to help track space junk in midst of space's 'business revolution'
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is teaming up with an American company to track small pieces of space junk in low-Earth orbit.
What a 'disease' is, and the problems of pathology
A new book by Mike McRae challenges our modern definitions of illness and asks where does failing biology stop and personal responsibility come in when it comes to how we still deal with ailments… Audio
Growing concern over rising acidity levels in seawater
New Zealand's waters are becoming more acidic due to the absorption of carbon emissions. It's not an issue confined to NZ - the world's oceans are experiencing the fastest rate of acidic change in 25… Audio
Critter of the Week Micro land snails
In rich, healthy 'litter-layers' on forest floors all over New Zealand, our critter this week is busy doing its thing - but you'd hardly know! DOC's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki, shines… Audio
Emily Lakdawalla: is there life on Mars?
Is there life on Mars, are we alone in the universe? Questions that preoccupy planetary scientist, Emily Lakdawalla. She is an internationally renowned science communicator who has been interpreting… Video, Audio
Shifting scales: Unlocking the mysteries of whale song
New research looking at the elaborate sounds produced by humpback whales is providing fresh insights into whale vocalization. It's found that while humpback whales pass down calls through generations… Audio, Gallery
Concussion on her mind
Melanie Bussey studies concussion in sport, and how the human body reacts to impacts that might cause damage to the brain. Audio
Concussion on her mind
Melanie Bussey studies concussion in sport, and how the human body reacts to impacts that might cause damage to the brain.
AudioOur Changing World for 27 September 2018
A study into whether getting concussed while playing rugby makes players more likely to get concussion in the future, and trans-Pacific efforts to stop seabirds getting killed by fishing boats. Audio
South Pole
If the technology gods smile upon us, we're hoping to have a live chat with some of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff based at the South Pole who are watching their first… Audio
Adapting to Climate Change
Dr Judy Lawrence who is a Research Fellow at the Climate Change Research Institute of Victoria University of Wellington, co-chaired a working group setr up by the government to advise on how we might… Audio
1080 campaign turns toxic
Experts insist 1080 is by far the best option to save native species and that science backs them up. How can the media report responsibly on opponents’ noisy protests, social media growth and… Video, Audio
1080 campaign turns toxic
Experts insist 1080 is by far the best option to save native species and that science backs them up. How can the media report responsibly on opponents’ noisy protests, social media growth and…
Video, AudioOctopuses on ecstasy drug 'become more social'
Octopuses given the drug ecstasy become more social and try to hug each other, a study has found.
Planes, trains and super-conducting magnets
New Zealand scientists are creating a device which could help power aeroplanes using super-conducting magnets.
Brett Cowan - New chief scientist at ESR
ESR's new chief scientist, Brett Cowan, has an honours degree in mechanical engineering as well as a medical degree. Last year, he graduated with an MBA from Auckland University - his youngest son… Audio
Winner and losers - native birds in a pest-free sanctuary
Twenty-five years of bird counts have revealed an unexpected consequence to the creation of the predator-free Zealandia Sanctuary. Audio
Winner and losers - native birds in a pest-free sanctuary
Twenty-five years of bird counts have revealed an unexpected consequence to the creation of the predator-free Zealandia Sanctuary.
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