Science
Spy in the water - Wellington Harbour's smart buoy
A smart buoy in Wellington harbour is phoning in information about sea conditions and how muddy water from the Hutt River moves around the harbour. Audio
Spy in the water - Wellington Harbour's smart buoy
A smart buoy in Wellington harbour is phoning in information about sea conditions and how muddy water from the Hutt River moves around the harbour.
AudioMeet Lusius malfoyi, a parasitoid wasp
Tom Saunders has named a native parasitoid wasp after a Harry Potter character, in a bid to improve the reputation of these 'good' wasps. Audio
Meet Lusius malfoyi, a parasitoid wasp
Tom Saunders has named a native parasitoid wasp after a Harry Potter character, in a bid to improve the reputation of these 'good' wasps.
AudioOur Changing World for 22 March 2018
Among New Zealand's many species of parasitoid wasps is one named after a Harry Potter character, and information from a smart buoy in Wellington harbour is now freely available online. Audio
Kathryn Mannix: "We need to talk about dying"
Kathryn Mannix is one of Britain's foremost palliative care doctors. After 30 years at the deathbeds of thousands of patients, she believes that dying has turned from an everyday experience to an… Audio
Keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees
Kathryn Ryan talks with Professor Jim Skea the co-chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in New Zealand to chair a meeting of global scientists about the way land use… Audio
Disco inferno: 'Humanity Star' to burn up soon
Rocket Lab's Humanity Star satellite will be crashing back to earth sooner than expected.
Stephen Hawking and Sir Isaac Newton to be side-by-side
The ashes of Professor Stephen Hawking will be interred next to the grave of Sir Isaac Newton at Westminster Abbey.
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about microplastics, greenhouse gases and why you shouldn't waste your money on expensive custom-insoles. Audio
EPA warned about scientist's behaviour
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) was warned the behaviour of its chief scientist was damaging trust in the organisation shortly before she resigned.
Former EPA chief scientist 'undermining trust'
The Environmental Protection Authority was warned the behaviour of its chief scientist was damaging trust in the organisation shortly before she resigned. New documents obtained by RNZ News show the… Audio
NZ led study reveals DNA of cattle and sheep bacteria
International scientists, led by New Zealanders, have identified the genetic makeup of over 500 species of bacteria found in the gut of cattle and sheep.
Nights Science
Soil degradation is a major global issue and maintaining soil quality and health is important but how do we determine changes in soil quality or health. How do we know if soil quality/health is… Audio
Ernest Lord Rutherford's progeny Mary Fowler
Dr Mary Fowler has science in her DNA. She's the great granddaughter of Ernest Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford of Nelson, the New Zealand scientist considered the father of nuclear physics. But… Audio
Veronica Stevenson - The solitary Australian bee that could
A bioplastic modelled on the nest material of a tiny native Australian bee could replace some regular plastic in aviation, electrical and construction products. Audio
High country sheep in hot water: guilty or not guilty?
Many people believe sheep on steep hill country farms don't affect the water quality of streams – but that's not quite the case, says animal behaviour scientist Dr Lindsay Matthews. Audio
High country sheep in hot water: guilty or not guilty?
Many people believe sheep on steep hill country farms don't affect the water quality of streams – but that's not quite the case, says animal behaviour scientist Dr Lindsay Matthews.
AudioGlaciers in trouble after marine heatwave
An aerial survey reveals this summer's marine heatwave in the Tasman Sea was bad news for glaciers in the Southern Alps. Audio
Glaciers in trouble after marine heatwave
An aerial survey reveals this summer's marine heatwave in the Tasman Sea was bad news for glaciers in the Southern Alps.
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