Science
Submariner, Terry Kerby on the wonders of the ocean depths
Terry Kerby has been described as the most experienced submariner on the planet. He has been piloting submersible vehicles since the mid-1970s, allowing him to get up close to some of the ocean's… Audio, Gallery
How genes define us
Stephen Montgomery studies genetics and runs the Montgomery Lab at Stanford University. He's particularly interested in how and why genes, of which we have over 20,000 in our human genome, turn on and… Audio
Amber: world market and discoveries in amber
The world market for the precious gemstone amber is booming; driven by demand from China, prices have risen by up to 1000% over the past 5 years. Amidst fears that this demand might be slowing, Alex… Audio, Gallery
Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
Nicola Toki is the Department of Conservation's Threatened Species Ambassador. And her Critter Of The Week is the tadpole shrimp. Audio
Growing Sirloin In The Lab - Professor Graeme Doole
Imagine getting rid of cows and growing your sirloin in the lab. That's one suggestion to mitigate the environmental damage caused by farming. Professor Graeme Doole is from the Department of… Audio
Countdown begins for NASA's second ballon launch in Wanaka
The countdown is on in Wanaka for the launch of Nasa's second super pressure balloon and its cosmos-probing payload. Audio
The art of science advice
New Zealand's chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist Alan Finkel discuss how their countries could work together for the good of science and… Audio
The art of science advice
New Zealand's chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist Alan Finkel discuss how their countries could work together for the good of science and…
AudioDunnocks - and what bird sperm can tell us
Bird sperm from native species such as robins, as well as introduced dunnocks from Dunedin, may shed light on problems with male fertility and infertile eggs. Video, Audio, Gallery
Dunnocks - and what bird sperm can tell us
Bird sperm from native species such as robins, as well as introduced dunnocks from Dunedin, may shed light on problems with male fertility and infertile eggs.
Video, AudioHands-on geology at the marae
GNS Science scientists work together with Ngati Kahungunu to run marae-based workshops on geological hazards, natural resources and climate change. Audio, Gallery
Hands-on geology at the marae
GNS Science scientists work together with Ngati Kahungunu to run marae-based workshops on geological hazards, natural resources and climate change.
AudioSleep Experiment - Akshat Rathi
Akshat Rathi spent a year sleeping just three-and-a-half hours a night. He managed to fit in three 20-minute naps a day - but he is not in any kind of a hurry to give up the mostly monophasic routine… Audio
Porbeagle Shark - Rob Lewis
The University of Otago Department of Marine Science is keen to lay its hands on the jaw missing from a porbeagle shark that washed up on Warrington Beach on Wednesday. Audio
Sexism in science
A well known and respected Associate Professor of nanotechnoloy and related sciences has addressed the ongoing battle of sexism in her field. Dr Nicola Gaston is also a prominent science communicator… Audio
'Hobbit' didn't last long
New excavations in Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores suggest that the diminutive early human Homo floresiensis (nicknamed the 'Hobbit') disappeared much earlier than previously… Audio, Gallery
Scientists, iwi team up to run marae-based geology field trips
Scientists and iwi are joining forces to run marae-based workshops and field-trips to learn about geology and the forces of nature. Veronika Meduna joined them at Kohunui marae in Wairarapa. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains why parents might be unwittingly feeding their children too much sugar and talks about a citizen scientist project which sent bacteria to the… Audio
Cosmologist Janna Levin on gravitational waves
Dr Janna Levin is a professor of physics and astronomy at Columbia University, where she studies the Early Universe, Chaos, and Black Holes. She was given unprecedented access to the team behind one… Video, Audio
Marine life taken global by tsunami trash
The millions of tonnes of debris from Japan's devastating tsunami nearly five years ago are continuing to carry sea life thousands of kilometres across the ocean - and scientists warn they could wash… Audio, Gallery
