Science
Toxic foam: Test fails to detect chemicals
The largest contamination investigation ever in New Zealand is relying on a test that fails to detect a whole host of firefighting foam chemicals. That's even though there is a newer test that does… Audio
NZ's firefighting foam tests inadequate - UK expert
A leading authority on firefighting foam contamination says New Zealand might well have to test contamination zones all over again if the Defence Force hasn't been using the latest test. Defence has… Audio
Fee McLeod: Super STEM Fair
Auckland's MOTAT is having a Super STEM Fair for budding scientists, inventors, engineers and maths whizzes on 8 April. Fee McLeod from The Mindlab by Unitec talks about how to get children away… Audio
Teaching science to teachers
Getting school children excited about science can be a tough feat especially if teachers aren't engaged themselves. But there's a programme that gets teachers involved in science, so they can… Audio
N=1 - an artist's microbiome
A 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of artist Billy Apple has changed during his adult life. Audio
N=1 - an artist's microbiome
A 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of artist Billy Apple has changed during his adult life.
AudioIsotopes reveal where marine animals travel
Tiny samples collected from the teeth, tissue and even whiskers of marine animals can reveal where they feed and travel. Audio
Isotopes reveal where marine animals travel
Tiny samples collected from the teeth, tissue and even whiskers of marine animals can reveal where they feed and travel.
AudioOur Changing World for 5 April 2018
Stable isotopes found in teeth, fur and even whiskers can show where marine animals feed, and a 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of one man has changed during his adult life. Audio
Can fish oil during pregnancy prevent babies' diabetes?
A team of researchers at the Liggins Institute - with the University of Auckland - is looking for pregnant women to study whether fish oil can prevent children developing problems with weight and… Audio
The whales who love to sing in the dark
Beneath the Arctic sea ice, in the blanket of January's polar night, bowhead whales most prefer to sing.
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new initiative to ensure the results of clinical trials are reported, as well as the identification of a new potential genetic link for sudden infant death… Audio
Nights Science-Toxicology
In light of the poisonings in the UK, toxicologist Dr. Leo Schepp joins us to talk about nerve agents. Audio
Nasa engineer Delwyn Moller returns to head NZ space tech centre
Dr Delwyn Moller worked her way from small town rural Waikato to “geek heaven” at Nasa. Now she’s returned to head a space science technology centre in Central Otago. Moller has developed cutting-edge… Audio
Critic rounds on university's iwi consultation policy
An Otago University policy which requires scholars to consult local iwi Ngai Tahu before undertaking research has been slammed as outrageous by a prominent biologist. Scientist Bob Brockie wrote in a… Audio
Why scientist Shaun Hendy has grounded himself
An Auckland scientist has given up plane travel for a year as part of personal action to put his money where his mouth is on climate change. Audio
Why scientist Shaun Hendy has grounded himself
Scientist Shaun Hendy decided he needed to put his money where his mouth was on climate change, so he's not flying anywhere - even for work - for a whole year. A few months in, he takes stock of the… Audio
Space lab to fall to Earth within hours
The estimated window of re-entry for the defunct Chinese space lab Tiangong-1 has narrowed sharply, and is now likely at about 1pm New Zealand time.
NASA and Hubble scientist Jennifer Wiseman
Dr Jennifer Wiseman is a NASA astrophysicist and senior project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope. She's considered one of America's thought leaders on science policy. She is also Christian… Audio
Can a pill make you more intelligent?
Best-selling author David Adam experimented with 'smart pills', brain zappers and memory-enhancing music for his new book about the cognitive enhancement industry, The Genius Within. Audio
