Science
After 20 years of CO2 rises, where are we now?
After two decades of fine words and twists in climate change policy, Robert McLachlan writes, the new government heralds a change in direction.
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the devices that are letting hospital patients and care home residents stay out of bed, what to do when you've got hay fever, and how the sugar… Audio
Nights' Science - Geology
Hamish Campbell has just come back from Gondwana 16 in Bangkok - does that refer to the 16 countries that would have once been part of the continent? 'Course, we didn't have countries back then - or… Audio
Sexism rife in world of science - professor
Sexism is rife in the world of science, and affects how, and with whom, academics collaborate, an Auckland University professor says. Audio
Australian science research a boys' club - study
A new study points to how Australian science institutions routinely lock women out of research funding. The data shows men have overwhelmingly been the recipients of research grants in engineering… Audio
Coral transplants could regenerate Great Barrier Reef
Scientists are regrowing coral from larvae on damaged patches of the Great Barrier Reef in a project that could change the management of reef systems worldwide.
Philip Barnes: Breakthrough science in slow-slips
The uniquely shallow subduction zone along New Zealand's east coast has attracted about 80 scientists to take on what one says is the world's first targeted data collection for slow-slip events. Audio
Flies carry more diseases than first thought
Scientists have discovered that flies carry more diseases than suspected. The house fly and the blowfly together harbour more than 600 different bacteria, according to a DNA analysis.
A new test for concussion
American researchers think they have detected the precise chemical biomarkers in saliva that change after a head injury, which could lead to more objective and accurate concussion tests and better… Audio
Simon Upton - environment guardian
Kathryn talks with the new parliamentary commissioner for the environment, Simon Upton. He's just begun after returning from the OECD in Paris where he was Environment Director. How will he approach… Audio
Lasers used in hopes to understand lake snot
Lake snot, or lake snow as it's sometimes known, was first discovered at Lake Wanaka a decade ago.
While it's not toxic, the brown snot-like slime it produces clings to swimmers, fishing equipment… Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS. Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS.
AudioOur Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes. Audio
Our Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes.
AudioSilent sleep: risks to whales, porpoises and dolphins
Marine Biologist and researcher with Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury Andrew Wright has found whales, dolphins and porpoises are putting themselves in danger when they sleep. Andrew… Audio
Dr Kelly Weinersmith: the future of technology
Zach Weinersmith and his wife researcher Dr Kelly Weinersmith give us a glimpse into what's next in technology with their book, Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin… Audio
Astronomers baffled by strangely shaped asteroid
Astronomers are scrambling to observe a passing asteroid with a bizzare shape.
Mafia Mushrooms: underground cooperation and intimidation
Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Toby Kiers is interested in millenia-old underground biological 'markets', entwined in the roots of plants and trees. Toby is… Audio
No Such Thing As A Fish live!
We need to talk about fish - or rather English podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. The researchers of quiz show QI have produced an online phenomenon, and are bringing it out to New Zealand. Simon Morris… Audio
