Science
'Orchard in a box' - using GM to breed better apples
A greenhouse that is also a strict containment facility allows scientists to experimentally add apple genes to apple trees to speed up the breeding of new varieties
AudioNASA's new flagship mission to Europa
Dr. Louise Prockter is a planetary scientist at the Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, in the US. She has been involved in several robotic space missions, from the… Audio
Whale Researcher - Nan Hauser
Nan Hauser joins us from Rarotonga to discuss her interactions with whales. Norm Hewitt is also there. Audio
Science with Siouxsie Wiles
Surviving a global pandemic on Great Barrier Island; stressed elephants have fewer babies and age faster; humans are hard-wired for laziness; and Illuminating. Audio
East Antarctica ice sheet melting faster
There's new evidence the seas around East Antarctica are warming faster than previously thought - which could lead to much higher sea level rises.
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The magic and misery of the ocean
Underwater photojournalist Brian Skerry has spent the last 30 years documenting the beauty of the ocean and its marine life. But increasingly his pictures serve another purpose - to highlight the… Audio, Gallery
Chris Lewicki - Asteroid mining
The challenges to locate and mine mineral resources from beyond the Earth's atmosphere - with Chris Lewicki Planetary Resources chief asteroid miner. Audio
Toxicology with Dr Leo Schep - Methamphetamine
What's your poison? Toxicologist Dr. Leo Schep tests for substances taken internally or applied externally that are injurious to health or dangerous to life, such as methamphetamine. Audio
Superheroes and serious science mix in new graphic novel
Two scientists of the University of Auckland's Department of Physics have worked as consultants for a new graphic novel trying to interest young people in science. Audio
Coeliac treatment
Dr Jason Tye-Din of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is working on new gene-based treatments for Coeliac disease. Audio
Science news: Homo Naledi
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists beams in with news of the discovery of ancient human-like remains in a cave in South Africa. Audio, Gallery
Menopause: Part 1
Exploring menopause symptoms, treatments and the science with Dr Bev Lawton, the Director of the Women's Health Research Centre at the University of Otago. Audio
Simon Nathan: James Hector - explorer, scientist, leader
Geologist and science historian who worked at GNS Science and Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, discussing his new biography, James Hector: Explorer, Scientist, Leader. Audio
Designer Health
In a New Zealand first, design students from AUT are working in-house at Auckland City Hospital to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors. Video, Audio, Gallery
'Human ancestor' discovered in South Africa
Scientists have discovered a new human-like species in a burial chamber deep in a cave system in South Africa.
New human-like species discovered
A new part-human, part-primate species has been discovered by scientists in South Africa. Audio
Does your first language influence your trombone playing?
Matthias Heyne is investigating whether the tongue positions we learn as part of our native language influences the way trombonists play their instruments Video, Audio
Does your first language influence your trombone playing?
Matthias Heyne is investigating whether the tongue positions we learn as part of our native language influences the way trombonists play their instruments
Video, AudioNew Zealand's rich diversity of soils
To mark the International Year of Soils, we look at New Zealand's rich diversity of soils Video, Audio
New Zealand's rich diversity of soils
To mark the International Year of Soils, we look at New Zealand's rich diversity of soils
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