Science
Particle physicists and Ancient Egyptians: scientists find large void inside Great Pyramid
Particle physicists say they have found a large cavity inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Video
Big award for studying small lake critters
The 2017 Marsden Medal is awarded to Carolyn Burns for her internationally renowned research into New Zealand's deep southern lakes. Audio
Big award for studying small lake critters
The 2017 Marsden Medal is awarded to Carolyn Burns for her internationally renowned research into New Zealand's deep southern lakes.
AudioUsing noble metals to kill cancer
The winner of the 2017 Hill Tinsley Medal is developing anti-cancer drugs based on noble metals such as platinum and iridium. Audio
Using noble metals to kill cancer
The winner of the 2017 Hill Tinsley Medal is developing anti-cancer drugs based on noble metals such as platinum and iridium.
AudioThe physics of blood spatter
Engineer Mark Jermy has been helping forensics investigators understand the science behind blood spatter evidence at crime scenes. Audio
The physics of blood spatter
Engineer Mark Jermy has been helping forensics investigators understand the science behind blood spatter evidence at crime scenes.
AudioOur Changing World for 2 November 2017
Engineer looks at the physics of blood splatter, chemist wins 2017 Hill Tinsley Award for new drugs made with metals, and freshwater biologist wins 2017 Marsden Medal. Audio
Our Changing World for 2 November 2017
Engineer looks at the physics of blood splatter, chemist wins 2017 Hill Tinsley Award for new drugs made with metals, and freshwater biologist wins 2017 Marsden Medal.
AudioWhere did life begin?
New Zealand scientists who are seeking answers to some of life's biggest questions have received $84.6 million in grants in this year's Marsden Fund.
Fed Farmers withdraws appeal
Campaigners are celebrating after Federated Farmers pulled out of court action that aimed to stop a council from controlling genetically engineered crops.
Time short to face 'threat' of synthetic proteins
There needs to be a move into organic and biological farming if New Zealand wants to tackle the threat of alternative protein foods, a farmer says.
A newly discovered sea friendship
Different species of dolphins in New Zealand waters, the false killer whales and bottlenose, have been captured not only hunting together but also socialising, travelling and resting with each other… Audio
White Island quake swarm unrelated to volcano
A series of earthquakes off White Island has little to do with the island itself, a GNS scientist says.
The Life Project
Helen Pearson talks about her book on the 70,000 children in the longest running study of human development in the world. Audio
Laurie Winkless: the physicist-turned-science writer
Laurie Winkless is an Irish born physicist-turned-science-writer looking at how cities are built and the interesting ways around the world of keeping up with population growth. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about what might make some flu viruses deadlier than others, and how researchers have figured out why boiling mud and gas has been spewing from vents in… Audio
Nights' Science - Toxicology with Leo Schep
Leo discusses discuss the recent history of psychoactive drug use in NZ, going back to BZP in the early 2000's. Audio
Celebrating New Zealand's light bulb moments
Whether it's on land, up in the air, under water, in the clouds or even in outer space there are a jaw-dropping number of Kiwi innovations. Audio, Gallery
Councils opt for wastewater drug tests for Christmas
Testing for drug levels in waterways is about to be trialled in the regions, following a pilot programme in Auckland. Audio
