Science
Dung and Dusted
Jamie Wood from Manaaki Whenua/Landcare Research joins us to talk about a study of DNA found in fossilized Moa droppings - and the understanding that has been gained in terms of the impact extinction… Audio
The Prime Minister's Science Communication Prize
Damian Christie wins PM's science communication prize Audio
PM's Science Teacher Prize winner Sarah Johns
Winner of the 2017 Prime Minister's Science Teacher Prize Sarah Johns tells Kathryn Ryan how being "a little bit cheeky" and making the most of opportunities can help students learn. Audio
NZ involvement in telescope project questioned
It will be the world's largest radio telescope, but some New Zealand scientists are asking whether it's worth this country spending millions to help build it.
Food allergies and personalities
A team from Otago University is investigating the challenges faced by food allergy sufferers and whether particular personality types make it worse. Audio
World's biggest radio telescope in NZ: Is it worth it?
It will be the world's largest radio telescope, but some New Zealand scientists are asking whether it's worth this country spending millions to help build it. The Ministry of Business and Innovation… Audio
Insects galore - Peter Johns' insect collection
Six decades of collecting insects Audio, Gallery
New research to help solve NZ quake mysteries
A tectonic plate off the East Coast is helping scientists better understand what causes some of the world's largest earthquakes and tsunamis.
First human eggs grown in laboratory
Human eggs have been grown in the laboratory for the first time, say researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
The Love Life of Bugs
Do bugs love? Do any mate for life? It's time for Dr Phil's Guide to love in the bug world! Dr Phil Sirvid is Te Papa's entomologist and will be a guest speaker at Auckland zoo's Valentine's night… Audio, Gallery
Safe houses for Kaikoura's baby paua
NIWA is testing small 'safe houses' for baby paua, with the idea of boosting the population on the earthquake-damaged Kaikōura coast. Audio
Safe houses for Kaikoura's baby paua
NIWA is testing small 'safe houses' for baby paua, with the idea of boosting the population on the earthquake-damaged Kaikōura coast.
AudioUsing light to reveal hidden molecular information
Michél Nieuwoudt uses light to uncover hidden information in different kinds of material, from milk to works of art. Audio
Using light to reveal hidden molecular information
Michél Nieuwoudt uses light to uncover hidden information in different kinds of material, from milk to works of art.
AudioOur Changing World for 8 February 2018
Designing and testing concrete 'safe houses' for baby paua, and using light to detect art forgeries and the properties of milk. Audio
Are redheads with blue eyes going extinct?
When you meet a red haired person with blue eyes, you are looking at the rarest colour combination of all for human beings. The odds of having both red hair and blue eyes are around 0.17 per cent. Audio
World-first genetic analysis reveals Aussie white shark numbers
Australian and NZ scientists reveal size of New Zealand and eastern Australian great white shark population.
World-first genetic analysis reveals Aussie white shark numbers
Australian and NZ scientists reveal size of New Zealand and eastern Australian great white shark population.
AudioScience commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about how we might be able to train mosquitos to stay away from us, and explains how bacteria may behind some cases of colon cancer. Audio
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
Entrepreneur Elon Musk will attempt to launch the world's most powerful rocket today. The enormous Falcon Heavy rocket is designed to carry payloads of 64,000kg, which is double the lifting capacity… Audio
