Science
Jane Goodall on her hopes for the natural world
Dr Jane Goodall – the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees – says the essential starting point for positive change is each of us thinking about the consequences of the small choices we make each… Audio, Gallery
Is high-intensity exercise too much of a good thing?
In part two of Healthy or Hoax, Carol Hirschfeld hits the gym for some High Intensity Interval Training and finds it can take you up a notch... if you fit the bill. So is HIIT right for you? Video, Audio
"The most fascinating creatures in the ocean"
Kathryn Ryan meets Tasmanian based marine biologist Lisa-ann Gershwin, who's discovered more than 200 species of jellyfish in her career. She explains why jellyfish are proliferating in some marine… Audio, Gallery
Nights' Pundit - Maths
Making the numbers add up is Dr. Dillon Mayhew from Victoria University's School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research. Audio
Crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf
The big crack cutting across the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica, has changed direction. The fissure, could create one of the biggest bergs ever seen. But what does this actually mean? Dr Sue Cook… Audio
NZOM for Dunedin Study director Richie Poulton
A social scientist who has spent decades working on the world-famous longitudinal Dunedin Study of human development has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours.
Matariki - the star of the year.
Recognition of Matariki is on the rise and along with it, a new appreciation of Maori astronomical knowledge. Te Kokau Himiona Te Pikikotuku of Ruatahuna began to compile a 400-page manuscript on… Audio
Gene editing: too much hype?
CRISPR Cas9 is a technique used to edit DNA that some say will change medicine, farming and genetic science forever. Biochemist Ian Hayden has been looking at where the technology is at and where it's… Audio
'People can see climate change now, they understand it'
The United States could be isolated politically following a decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, according to a New Zealand political scientist. Video
The looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance
As more microbes develop resistance to every kind of antimicrobial treatment, the threat of dying from even common infectious diseases is increasing - so what should we be doing about it? Audio
The looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance
As more microbes develop resistance to every kind of antimicrobial treatment, the threat of dying from even common infectious diseases is increasing - so what should we be doing about it?
AudioThe Future of Biosecurity
Scientists have been working to predict what the future of biosecurity will look like. The team of international researchers proposed 14 major issues they believe will shape biosecurity and border… Audio
Lack of genetic diversity hinders native birds
A shrunken gene pool is posing a threat to the long-term survival of New Zealand's native birds, scientists say. Audio
Is prejudice a habit that can be broken?
Our unconscious biases operate like habits so we can break them like habits, says Dr Trish Devine of The Prejudice Lab. Audio
Plants dial 111 too
We've all heard of talking to plants to make them grow - but what about when they talk to each other? Harsh Bais, who's a botanist at the University of Delaware, teamed up with high school student… Audio
Coconut oil - miracle cure or marketing hype?
Kate Pereyra Garcia documents her three weeks eating coconut oil in part one of Healthy or Hoax, a new podcast series looking at the facts behind current health trends. Does it live up to the hype? Audio
Our native birds are in trouble
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a hard hitting report into the state of our country's native birds. Audio
Are pop lyrics getting more repetitive?
Computer programmer Colin Morris recently confirmed that the answer is yes. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Kathryn Ryan talks to scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles about science funding and crowdfunding, how climate change could disturb your sleep, and intriguing new research that suggests our brains may be able… Audio
More science technicians needed in NZ - report
New Zealand needs more science technicians, with employers finding it difficult to find staff with more practical skills, the Royal Society says.
