Science
Stuart Firestein: ignorance, failure, and how we smell
Kim Hill talks to neuroscientist Dr Stuart Firestein, Chair of Columbia University's Department of Biological Sciences, whose lab studies the vertebrate olfactory system, seeking answers to the… Audio
Rochelle Constantine: cetacean tourism
Kim Hill talks to behavioural ecologist Dr Rochelle Constantine, Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland. She is co-coordinator of this year's University of… Audio
Critter of the Week: The Feather Louse!
There are approx 180 species of feather louse in New Zealand. They particularly love living on the Albatross. Audio
The Secret Life of Penguins
Until now, no-one knew where the subantarctic rockhopper and Snares penguins went, while they were at sea between April and October each year. But a tagging project has found the penguins travel more… Audio, Gallery
NZ glacial shrinkage
Kathryn Ryan speaks to glaciologist Trevor Chinn on the rapid shrinkage of the country's glaciers. The central Southern Alps has lost a quarter of its ice in recent decades and stands to lose another… Audio
Looking to the future with biologist Corey Bradshaw
Biologist Corey Bradshaw spends his time considering the future of humanity and the natural world in the face of rapid environmental change. Audio
Looking to the future with biologist Corey Bradshaw
Biologist Corey Bradshaw spends his time considering the future of humanity and the natural world in the face of rapid environmental change.
AudioSpeaking out for science
The Royal Society of NZ has released guidelines for scientists on public engagement. The NZ Association of Scientists President responds. Audio
Speaking out for science
The Royal Society of NZ has released guidelines for scientists on public engagement. The NZ Association of Scientists President responds.
Audio'Milk on a disc'
Shining a light on milk to reveal its secrets will allow 'point of cow diagnostics' about the quality of milk and the health of individual dairy cows. Audio
'Milk on a disc'
Shining a light on milk to reveal its secrets will allow 'point of cow diagnostics' about the quality of milk and the health of individual dairy cows.
AudioThe science of stuff used to make things
What is materials science and what do we need it for? Kathryn Ryan speaks to Dr Nicola Gaston, a principal investigator at the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. Audio
Episode 4 - Intergenerational conversation
Noelle McCarthy takes an honest look at ageism, pension costs, and intergenerational tension. Video, Audio
NASA research plane to cruise over South Island
A Nasa research plane will fly low over the South Island today, collecting air samples as part of an international mission. Audio
From floral facelift to food forest
Diana Moore, who along with her husband Richard have given the Northland township of Maungaturoto a floral facelift and with volunteers in tow they're are about to plant a community food forest. Audio, Gallery
NASA research plane to fly over South Island
A NASA research plane will swoop as low as 150 metres over the South Island later today on a mission to collect air samples and measure pollution levels. Audio
Nights' Science - Toxicology
Our Poison Professor Dr.Leo Schep on a couple of common plants that can be a real pain. Audio
Philosphy and Perception
Why is it that two people can experience exactly the same event, but perceive it very differently? Audio
Beware of the 'Super Lice'
New research out of the States, has found that 98 per cent of head lice have become resistant, to over-the-counter remedies. Audio
Counting the cost of the honeybee decline
Honeybees are vital pollinators, and their numbers have been dwindling due to the varroa mite and colony collapse disorder. Now New Zealand scientists have attempted to quantify just how much this is… Audio
