Science
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.
AudioOur Changing World for 20 September 2018
For Conservation Week, the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve celebrate their 10th anniversary by helping with Wellington's annual south coast clean-up, and how native bird numbers in Zealandia… Audio
Celebrating Women in Science on Suffrage Day
To celebrate 125 years since women got the vote, The University of Auckland has got special permission to name all their departments and schools after notable women alumni. And keeping on the women in… Audio
Clever kea using tools to raid traps
A native bird famous for its mischievious behaviour has now figured out how to use tools, researchers have found. Audio
John Zalcberg, Richard Vines: Kiwis denied life-saving drugs
NZ is lagging well behind even poor nations when it comes to funding advanced cancer drugs. Australian researcher Professor John Zalcberg and Richard Vines from Rare Cancers Australia founder are part… Audio
Debbie Busby: where humans go wrong with horses
A visiting animal behaviour expert says keeping a horse in a stable is the equivalent to making a person live in a broom cupboard. Debbie Busby is a UK expert on animal and human behaviour whose job… Audio
Other plastics might be just as harmful as BPA
New research has shown that substitutes for the much-maligned Bisphenol A in plastic may be just as harmful as BPA itself. Audio
History vs science vs religion
Scientist Quentin Atkinson has looked at how the structure of Pacific societies determined how quickly they converted to Christianity - but an historian is not so sure of his conclusions. Audio
History vs science vs religion
Scientist Quentin Atkinson has looked at how the structure of Pacific societies determined how quickly they converted to Christianity - but an historian is not so sure of his conclusions.
AudioOur Changing World for 13 September 2018
A scientist and a historian debate the role of science in determining how quickly different Pacific societies converted to Christianity in historic times. Audio
Arthur Aron on love, psychology, and his '36 questions'
To keep your relationship on track, celebrate your partner's successes – big and small – as much as possible, says relationship researcher Arthur Aron. He's the psychology professor who designed… Audio
Craig Callender - What is time?
Craig Callender is a Professor of Philosophy and Co-Director of the Institute for Practical Ethics at UC San Diego. Prior to that he worked in the Department of Philosophy, Logic & Scientific Method… Audio
Amanda Jones - Cannabis tea producer based in California
Expat New Zealander Amanda Jones live in California and is the co-founder of a company called Kikoko, which produces cannabis infused herbal teas with specific cannabinoid ratios to treat various… Audio
Fake laughter, can you detect it?
Can you tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one? A new UCLA study led by Professor Greg Bryant suggests many people can detect disingenous laughter. Audio
Government to push for better diversity in science
The government wants to know how much research money is going to women and Māori scientists. It says that's the first step in lifting participation and increasing diversity in the sector. The Ministry… Audio
Gaming the physio
Wellington company Swibo is making physiotherapy exercises more interesting using video games, mobile phones and balance boards. Video, Audio
Gaming the physio
Wellington company Swibo is making physiotherapy exercises more interesting using video games, mobile phones and balance boards.
Video, AudioThe future of 3D & 4D printing: flax, paua and biopolymers
3D and 4D printing could be a nimble tool for New Zealand manufacturers that also uses wood-based bioplastics. Audio
The future of 3D & 4D printing: flax, paua and biopolymers
3D and 4D printing could be a nimble tool for New Zealand manufacturers that also uses wood-based bioplastics.
AudioOur Changing World for 6 September 2018
Smart phones, video games and balance boards are making physiotherapy exercises more exciting, and 3D and 4D printing offer interesting possibilities for small manufacturers. Audio
