Science
Seven Earth-like planets found that could have life
The discovery in a nearby solar system has excited astronomers as it could lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life. Video, Audio
Frog invasion in Papamoa
The Carpenter family of Papamoa has been invaded by frogs. This lead their two-year-old daughter, Sophie, on a great frog hunt. Her Dad, Deon Carpenter, explains what happened. And frog expert… Audio, Gallery
Building ships that ‘will never get wet’
Scientists are working on developing ships that never touch the water, based on a tropical fern that can be submerged for months and not get wet. Audio, Gallery
Seven Earth-sized Planets Discovered
NASA has just announced the discovery of seven Earth-sized planets that orbit a star other than our sun. Three of them are in what is described as the "habitable zone" where scientists say liquid… Video, Audio, Gallery
NZ unlikely to follow Aust's medical cannabis lead - advocate
Australia is loosening rules around medicinal cannabis and there are moves to grow its own supply. Medical cannabis campaigner, Shane Le Brun, says there's no political will to do the same here, and… Audio
Nasa discovers 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting star
Astronomers have detected a record number of planets orbiting a single star and say they are within the "habitable" zone where life is a possibility.
NASA announces exoplanets discovery
Nasa has just announced the discovery of seven Earth-sized planets that orbit stars other than our sun. We talk to Nasa scientist Natalie Batalha. Audio
Life expectancy could soon exceed 90 years, study suggests
South Korean women will be the first in the world to have an average life expectancy above 90, a study suggests.
The History of the Human Face
The human face may not be as modern as we think. In fact, our guest thinks that modern humans have kept a lot of primitive features from our distant ancestors. And says Neanderthals were actually more… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about how farming helps pest fish invade our streams, and the disease that may have wiped out 80% of the Aztecs. Audio
Nights' Science - Shaun Hendy
Trump and scientists - disappearing data from EPA and Whitehouse websites, scientists are getting organised to protest Trump with the #ScienceMarch. Audio
The secrets of the universe
Astronaut Mike Massimino’s journey into space was far from smooth. Audio
Detecting Autism earlier
Autism could be detected in children long before symptoms start to show, meaning intervention could start much earlier. Audio
Returning Kokako to Mt Pirongia
Our native kokako could soon be on the move. Back to Mt Pirongia in Waikato, where it's been absent for 21 years. Audio
New Zealand Upgraded to Continent Status
A study by New Zealand scientists has led to the possibility that a region of the Pacific Ocean east of Australia which includes New Zealand and New Caledonia, may be considered a continent. Jesse… Audio
First picture of black hole imminent, scientists say
Scientists believe an Earth-sized "virtual telescope" is on the verge of getting them the first ever picture of a black hole.
Eureka! Why science is good for primary kids
Fed up with primary students' poor grasp of science, Chris Duggan, a secondary school science teacher, set up the House of Science. And it's going from strength to strength. Audio
Uncovering the past
Archaeologists have been working alongside the Milton community to excavate an old Anglican cemetery, to find 'lost burials' and restore the stories of early Otago farmers. Audio, Gallery
Uncovering the past
Archaeologists have been working alongside the Milton community to excavate an old Anglican cemetery, to find 'lost burials' and restore the stories of early Otago farmers.
AudioDennis Gordon Jelly Fish expert
Time to take a break from the drylands for a moment and head to the beach - and something you often see washed up on one, especially at this time of year, jellyfish. Dr Dennis Gordon from NIWA is a… Audio
