Science
The problem with concrete
At nearly 19 hundred years old the Pantheon in Rome is the world's oldest concrete structure, and there's no sign of it falling down any time soon - why then do modern buildings have lifespans… Audio
Nights' Science - Body Parts
Professor Emerita in Science Communication at the University of Otago Jean Fleming, on (quirky) human anatomy... Audio
Planet Hunter, Michael Albrow
Before 1995, the only planets we knew that existed, were those in our solar system. How things have changed! Audio
NASA's super balloon, makes it to Peru
Nasa's super balloon, launched from Wanaka in May, has successfully completed its mission in Peru. Jeremy Eggers from NASA's Balloon Program tells Guyon Espiner the team is thrilled with the… Audio
'Super balloon' completes mission in Peru
A Nasa super balloon launched from Wanaka has landed in Peru, in what Nasa says was a game changer flight for science.
NZ wearable tech
StretchSense's Bluetooth-enabled rubber material can precisely measure your body movements. The New Zealand made wearable technology is currently being used by 200 companies in 28 countries in fields… Audio
Helium find
MRI scanners, welding, industrial leak detection, nuclear energy and party balloons; all uses for helium gas. But there have been worries about shortages of supply, growing demand and rising prices… Audio
Science: Zika vaccine and gene editing herpes
Dr Chris Smith with science news and this week the prospect of gene editing the herpes virus out of existence. Also new vaccines against the Zika virus might not be too far away. Audio
Ozone healing could reduce skin cancers and sunburn
The hole in the ozone has been healing itself which could reduce the occurrence of sunburn and skin cancer in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Critter of the Week
DOC's Endangered Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki talks about the "kahukura" which means "red cloak"... which most of us know by a different name, the New Zealand Red Admiral Butterfly. Audio
World’s largest telescope to track the dawn of the cosmos
In the middle of the Australian outback, scientists are building the world's largest radio telescope. Veronika Meduna pays a visit. Audio
World’s largest telescope to track the dawn of the cosmos
In the middle of the Australian outback, scientists are building the world's largest radio telescope. Veronika Meduna pays a visit.
AudioAssisted evolution of corals
Veronika Meduna explores the controversial idea of assisted evolution, and whether it could help scientists identify coral species that could better adapt to warming ocean temperatures and… Audio
Assisted evolution of corals
Veronika Meduna explores the controversial idea of assisted evolution, and whether it could help scientists identify coral species that could better adapt to warming ocean temperatures and…
AudioKoala genome
Veronika Meduna meets wildlife geneticist Rebecca Johnson to discuss how genomics can help with efforts to protect the koala. Audio
Koala genome
Veronika Meduna meets wildlife geneticist Rebecca Johnson to discuss how genomics can help with efforts to protect the koala.
AudioNative seed bank
The New Zealand Indigenous Flora Seed Bank is collecting and storing the seeds of native plants as a long-term insurance policy to ensure the survival of species. Audio, Gallery
Native seed bank
The New Zealand Indigenous Flora Seed Bank is collecting and storing the seeds of native plants as a long-term insurance policy to ensure the survival of species.
AudioFood integrity: from farm to fork
What are the challenges for food producers and exporters, as well as importers and regulators? New Zealand food exports have changed over the past five decades - from largely Western markets, towards… Audio
Rongoa - Donna Kerridge
Rongoa practitioner and tutor Donna Kerridge shares her knowledge of traditional Maori medicine and offers some simple practical advice for everyday ailments. Donna is a trained herbalist and the… Audio
