Science
Hunger pangs: solving the secrets of appetite
Scientists from the University of Warwick think they've unlocked some important keys to understanding our appetite and how some foods can make you feel full more quickly than others. Audio
Could schizophrenia be an immune disorder?
There's new evidence that schizophrenia could be related to our immune system – a discovery which could radically change the way the condition is treated. Audio
Spaced out in Kihikihi
The small Waikato town of Kihikihi is home to a space museum which has artefacts from the Russian and American space programmes, interactive activities and a real-time stream from an international… Audio, Gallery
Spaced out in Kihikihi
The small Waikato town of Kihikihi is home to a space museum which has artefacts from the Russian and American space programmes, interactive activities and a real-time stream from an international…
AudioGene drive systems and conservation
There's been a warning from scientists working in the field of genetic technologies, about its use in conservation. University of Otago's Professor Neil Gemmell, one of the authors of the article… Audio
Tim Gill: learning through risk
It's only in the great outdoors that children can learn crucial life lessons like resilience and respect, says scholar and child advocate Tim Gill. Audio
Crime DNA match denied due to lack of informed consent
A police error in taking a DNA sample seven years ago has created a hurdle in prosecuting a serious assault involving two tomahawk-wielding men years later.
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the danger of wind turbines, at least if you are a bat; the neurons that may be the key to treating some forms of infertility; and the surprising… Audio
What makes us mammals
Science writer Liam Drew thinks of himself as a mammal first and a human being second. Members of the mammal club – which include tiny shrews and giant blue whales – share lactation, warm blood and… Audio
Kaikōura a year on: GNS holds Marlborough field day
As many reflect on last year's Kaikōura earthquake, some of the world's top earthquake scientists are using it as an indicator for the future. More than 100 experts from 20 countries have joined New… Audio
The various types of intelligence and Bill Gates' new project
Bill Gates' smart city of the future and new research out on visual talents. Audio
Kids barely venturing from home - study
Researchers using GPS and wearable cameras to track the movements of more than 100 New Zealand school children say kids are becoming less independent, and less active.
Nitrates stored in rocks 'nail in coffin' for artificial fertilizers
Nitrates can accumulate in rocks, then leach into waterways leading to water pollution over long periods, new research shows.
Landmark NZ study identifies brain's fertility cluster
Researchers say they can now look into ways of helping infertile women, after finding the brain's fertility pulse.
Livestock to blame for 19% of global warming - study
Livestock emissions are responsible for almost a a fifth of total global warming, a new study has revealed.
Quake scientists converge on Marlborough
Marlborough's earthquake-creased hills and recent fault line ruptures will be the focus of a convention of international earthquake scientists over the coming week.
Science news: growing new skin and carbon nanotube warning
A German team has used gene therapy to grow replacement skin for a young boy with a rare genetic disorder, and concern carbon nanotubes used in boats, buildings, and sporting equipment could be as bad… Audio
Gene drives: not a silver bullet for killing pests
Gene drives offer a way to hack the traditional inheritance process to make sure a specific trait is passed on to the next generation. Could they be used to get us to Predator Free 2050? Audio
Jupiter pictures from Juno
NASA's probe Juno has been sent to orbit Jupiter to find out about the fifth planet's origin and evolution. The probe has sent back stunning pictures. Audio, Gallery
Insertable microchips get under the skin
Kayla Heffernan has two microchips inserted under her skin that open her doors at home and work. She's doing her PhD on Insertable technology at the University of Melbourne, looking at what devices… Audio
