Science
Cross-party report maps out climate change scenarios
The number of animals reared for food will have to drop substantially if New Zealand wants to meet a goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050, a report says.
Large earthquake risk remains high
There is a 15 percent likelihood of a magnitude 6.0 or higher earthquake striking New Zealand in the next month, GeoNet's latest earthquake forecast says.
How fish think
Dr Tony Hickey is an associate professor at the University of Auckland whose interests include mitochondrial function in endemic fish species in the context of climate change. He has also been… Audio, Gallery
NZ-developed ethical fishing method in line for top award
A Napier fisherman has been nominated for a major international award for a cage that allows under-sized fish to swim free.
Blood test for autism
Researchers have developed a blood test for autism - and they say it's 96% accurate. Nine to Noon speaks to one of its authors, Dr Juergen Hahn and to the CEO of Autism New Zealand, Dane Dougan. The… Audio
Science news: testing for autism and a new treatment for tumours
Dr Chris Smith looks at a blood test for autism that can pick up biochemical markers that are significantly altered in autistic patients; and testing underway on a new approach to treating brain… Audio
New drug breakthrough dramatically cuts cholesterol
An innovative new drug can prevent heart attacks and strokes by cutting bad cholesterol to unprecedented levels, doctors say.
Rachel Batterham - gut reactions to obesity
Rachel Batterham played a key role in identifying that gut hormones play a large role in feelings of hunger and food intake - and researching how that information might be used in the fight against… Audio
Could we make Mars livable?
NASA has come up with a pretty bold idea to make the planet Mars potentially livable for humans - launching a "magnetic shield" to a stable orbit between Mars and the sun which would effectively give… Audio, Gallery
Breaking Babel
In a city as culturally diverse as Auckland, how is the Kiwi accent changing and evolving? Video, Audio
Breaking Babel
In a city as culturally diverse as Auckland, how is the Kiwi accent changing and evolving?
Video, AudioCatalyst - from corn to plastic
Chemist Sally Brooker is developing a catalyst that could be used to produce biodegradable plastic from corn. Video, Audio
Catalyst - from corn to plastic
Chemist Sally Brooker is developing a catalyst that could be used to produce biodegradable plastic from corn.
Video, AudioJose & the octopus
Niwa Marine Ecologist Jose Xavier has been studying an Antarctic Octopi and the diets of Antarctic toothfish. He is an Antarctic marine ecologist based at the Marine and Environmental Research… Audio
The Five Second Rule Does Apply
A British germ expert says it is ok to eat food after you've dropped it on the floor, as long as you pick it up quickly. We ask microbiologist, Dr Siouxsie Wiles if she believes in the five second… Audio
The Greatest Story Ever Told ...so far
Theoretical physicist, Lawrence Krauss on why we are all here, and how humanity has reached its current understanding of the universe. His latest book The Greatest Story Ever Told - so far, explores… Audio
Brain science: did 'Inside Out' get it right?
Neuro-scientist Blake Porter, a PhD student at the University of Otago, talks to Nine to Noon about the science behind the Inside Out movie. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Dr. Dillon Mayhew
Making the numbers add up is Dr. Dillon Mayhew from Victoria University's School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research... We'll be talking about 3.14159 26535 89793 23846 26433 83279… Audio
Nights' Science - Erick Brenstrum
Erick talks wildfires and rain in Australia, false spring in the United States and the situation around New Zealand. Audio
