Science
Scientists prove existence of gravitational waves
A hundred years after Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity, scientists have proved the existence of gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of spacetime. Cardiff University… Audio
LIGO 'sees' gravitational waves
Researchers at the LIGO observatory have announced the direct observation of gravitational waves, which have been predicted by Albert Einstein just over a century ago. Audio
LIGO 'sees' gravitational waves
Researchers at the LIGO observatory have announced the direct observation of gravitational waves, which have been predicted by Albert Einstein just over a century ago.
AudioCould Alzheimers disease be preventable?
Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia may not be an inevitable part of ageing but preventable with some simple lifestyle changes, according to Oxford University emeritus professor David… Audio
Could Alzheimers disease be preventable?
Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia may not be an inevitable part of ageing but preventable with some simple lifestyle changes, according to Oxford University emeritus professor David…
AudioEcoblitz
An Ecoblitz combines measuring ecological diversity with enthusing high school students about science and their local environment Audio, Gallery
Ecoblitz
An Ecoblitz combines measuring ecological diversity with enthusing high school students about science and their local environment
AudioIn pursuit of the yellow octopus
NIWA fisheries scientists are surveying the prey species of the New Zealand sea lion, including the elusive yellow octopus, to find out how hard the endagered marine mammals have to work for their… Audio
In pursuit of the yellow octopus
NIWA fisheries scientists are surveying the prey species of the New Zealand sea lion, including the elusive yellow octopus, to find out how hard the endagered marine mammals have to work for their…
AudioRelentless Gravitational Pull
President of the Palmerston North Astronomical Society Jeremy Moss on what happens when black holes collide. Audio
Pain relief for childbirth with nasal spray
Women in labour may get another option for pain relief with the trial of a self-administered nasal spray. About a quarter of women giving birth in New Zealand have spinal epidural blocks to manage the… Audio
100's of new galaxies discovered
The Milky Way has always been too bright to let astronomers see all the galaxies behind it but new Australian led research and technology has helped change that. Audio
War on wasps in Abel Tasman
A nationwide wasp control programme using a new type of poison has started in the Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Wasp eradication programme trialled in Abel Tasman
One of the country's best-loved landscapes this week became the proving ground in a national programme to wipe out wasps. Video, Audio
Scientists explore new technology to wipe out Zika mosquitoes
Scientists are exploring new genetic engineering technology that could wipe out disease-carrying mosquitoes. Video, Audio
Science set to confirm Einstein's cosmic ripples theory
Scientists are expected to announce their observation of gravitational waves, giant ripples in the fabric of spacetime that were predicted by Albert Einstein. Audio
Bringing whitebait back to Christchurch rivers
Scientists are using hay bales to try and get whitebait, or inanga, to spawn in Christchurch rivers. Five of the country's 6 whitebait species are in decline, and the Whaka Inaka project aims to try… Audio, Gallery
Pygmy Blue Whale - Professor Leigh Torres
An international research team are on the water 40 kilometres north of Farewell spit, finding out more about the blue whale. The team on board Niwa research vessel Ikatere, is collaborating with the… Audio
Armageddon
Caver Neil Silverwood is a man with a dream. He wants to find the missing connection between the West Coast's Fox River caves and a nearby system ominously-named Armageddon. If he can make it happen… Audio
What alcohol does to us
Toxicologist Ian Shaw explains how the body processes alcohol, and how drinking too much can do us damage. Audio
