Science
On the brink of a cure
Professor Ed Tate of Imperial University in London talks about an exciting development in finding a cure for the common cold. The drug will initially be aimed at sufferers of asthma and other… Audio
Journal retracts controversial HPV paper and other science news
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles reports on the retraction of a paper that claimed a link between the HPV vaccine and neurological damage, using satellite technology to detect nuclear tests, and… Audio
Snails swap memories in scientific breakthrough
Scientists have successfully transplanted memories from one snail to another.
Nights Science - Alan Gilmore
Former University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore raises our gaze to the stars. Audio
Drug targets host in bid to cure the common cold
UK scientists believe they may have found a way to combat the common cold by targetting the human host instead of the virus.
New nitrate sensor can detect river pollution
Scientists are about to trial a new nitrate sensor that can detect river pollution as and when it happens.
Hawaii bans some sunscreens to protect coral reefs
Hawaii is about to become the first US state to ban the sale of some sunscreens containing products harmful to coral reefs.The chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate are found in a number of popular… Audio
NASA to send helicopter to Mars
NASA is sending a helicopter to the red planet, but it won't fly there on its own - it will be attached to the belly pan of the space agency's Mars Rover, lifting off in 2020. Video
Trump axes NASA research into greenhouse gas monitoring
US President Donald Trump's administration has quietly axed US space agency Nasa's monitoring system into greenhouse gases, a US journal has revealed.
Lower alcohol wine - home grown in New Zealand
New Zealand is leading the world in producing lighter wines naturally with the added benefit that they could help to ameliorate the effects of global warming. The innovation is part of the the NZ… Audio
World-first probe into an active submarine volcano
Geologists on board the JOIDES Resolution research ship are attempting to drill into the flanks of the submarine hydrothermal Brothers Volcano. Audio
World-first probe into an active submarine volcano
Geologists on board the JOIDES Resolution research ship are attempting to drill into the flanks of the submarine hydrothermal Brothers Volcano.
AudioOur Changing World for 10 May 2018
The book "The Face of Nature" is an environmental history of the Otago Peninsula, and a world first attempt to drill into an active submarine volcano. Audio
UK correspondent - Matt Dathan
Uk correspondent Matt Dathan discusses the latest in Brexit negotiations, the parliamentary battle between the House of Commons and the House of Lords; bullying allegations against the House of… Audio
New Zealand woman becomes first-ever Royal Society fellow
Professor Margaret Brimble joins the likes of Sir Ernest Rutherford and Sir Paul Callaghan and 40 other New Zealanders, up to now all men, in becoming a fellow of the Royal Society in London. It's in… Audio
Moisture farming: Foggy anti-drought device wins prize
A University of Canterbury student is hoping to help drought sticken farmers in his home country of India, using fog.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano will fizzle for some time
New Zealand volcanologist Janine Kripper says lava could continue flowing out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for some time. She spoke with Rowan Quinn. Audio
Why flies deserve our respect
For most of us, it's hard to come up with a list of things to love about flies, they're annoying, they bite, they spread disease. But for Dr Erica McAlister flies are endlessly fascinating and… Audio
Electric vehicle owners await response to battery concerns
More than 600 owners of the country's biggest selling electric vehicle, are waiting on Nissan to respond to research questioning the battery health of their cars. In March, a crowd sourced study by a… Audio
Surge in great white sharks reported in Houhora
People in the far north town of Houhora have reported a surge in great white shark numbers in their harbour. Charter boat skipper Rob Parker says there've always been great whites in the area but this… Audio
