Science
Predicting male pattern baldness
A new study has identified genes, that could help predict if you will go bald. Audio
The power-giving potential of perovskite
An Oxford materials science professor says a material called perovskite can significantly improve the performance of photovoltaic cells. Audio
Scientists discover at least three new fish species in Kermadecs
A new survey of the Kermadec Islands undertaken by New Zealand scientists has discovered three new fish species. Audio
Nights' Science
Former University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore raises our gaze to the bodies floating in space. Tonight, cosmic radiation. Audio
Tracking cats with citizen science
Do you have any idea where your cat goes at night, and just how far it roams? Audio, Gallery
Bringing back extinct species
Helen Pilcher looks at the controversial science of de-extinction. Audio
Bioinspiration - medical solutions from nature
Jeff Karp is a bioengineer looking to nature for inspiration in developing new medical treatments. Audio
Can you eat your way to better gut health?
BBC science journalist Dr Michael Mosley has been testing out which foods promote the good bugs, and whether those probiotic drinks actually work. Audio
Professor David Leigh: Molecular machines' promise for humanity
Professor David A Leigh is the Royal Society Research Professor & Sir Samuel Hall Chair of Chemistry at the School of Chemistry at the University of Manchester. He is in New Zealand to speak at the… Audio
Research shows our dogs mirror our emotions
New research shows that our emotions are reflected by our canine companions. Audio
Predator-free in the city
Wellington's Polhill Restoration Project volunteers are looking after rare birds such as nesting kaka and tieke that are spilling into the 'halo' around Zealandia Sanctuary. Video, Audio, Gallery
Predator-free in the city
Wellington's Polhill Restoration Project volunteers are looking after rare birds such as nesting kaka and tieke that are spilling into the 'halo' around Zealandia Sanctuary.
Video, AudioGhosts of Gondwana
Trying to make sense of New Zealand's flora and fauna has kept entomologist, George Gibbs, occupied for six decades. Audio, Gallery
Robert Hoare: Shining Light on Moths
They are often seen as dowdy and dusty, but like bees, moths play an important role as pollinators. Robert Hoare from Landcare Research explores the variety of moths we have in New Zealand, and the… Audio
NASA's flying laboratory touches down
NASA's flying laboratory, which is conducting a worldwide survey of the earth's atmosphere, has touched down in Christchurch for a second season. Video
NASA flying lab in NZ to measure climage change, pollution
Staff onboard NASA's DC-8 aircraft are flying across the globe on a 28-day-mission to better understand climate change and air pollution. The flying laboratory has touched down in Christchurch. Video, Audio
Science Commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new way of printing on paper using light, and reveals that fish use their pee to communicate with each other in a fight. Audio
Could Banks Peninsula become NZ's first Geo-Park ?
Banks Peninsula could soon sit alongside places such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef as a place of special geological interest. Audio
Gel could replace vasectomies
Scientists have successfully tested a gel that could prove an alternative to having a vasectomy.
Can you retrain the brain?
Can you really rewire an adult brain? Science journalist Caroline Williams recently spent a year as a guinea pig to find out. Audio, Gallery
