Science
The surprising, and exciting, discovery by NZ scientists
It's not often you get to say you've found 40 new species in one go - but that's exactly what a group of Kiwi scientists has done in Fiordland with the discovery of new marine sponges. The finding… Audio
The low-tech solution that could save lives at sea
It's foldable, floats, and can be detected by satellites - and it's being developed by local researchers who started with origami prototypes.
Why do some people get 'hangxiety' after a night of drinking?
The emotional comedown of a hangover can hit just as hard as physical symptoms.
What happens in your brain when you change your mind?
The science of metacognition may eventually help people train their minds to make better choices.
Useful Science with Angie Skerrett
Angie Skerrett is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science - including a possible benefit of greying hair. Audio
Jarrod Haar: the changing pathways to employment
Traditionally parents have preached the great benefits of a qualification so their children won't be blown around by harsh economic winds and consigned to menial occupations. But that's changing. Audio
Groundbreaking coma research with Dr. Sean Pauzauskie
For centuries, it was believed people in comas could not think or understand but now with new technology, we know this is not always true. Audio
The NZ doctor providing rare fertility-saving help
Imagine being told, as a teenager, that the treatment that could save your life might also take away your chance to ever have children. Well, there's one doctor in New Zealand providing a rare… Audio
What causes muscle cramps during exercise?
Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. But now there is a new theory.
A tiny fossil offers clue on lost-lost bird species
Technologies such as micro-CT scanning are now helping to reveal the secrets of some of New Zealand's smallest birds. Video
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight, the 2025 Ig Nobel winners, does a mother eating garlic change the smell of their breast milk, and how physics can help cook the perfect pasta sauce. Audio
'Hallucinated details': AI not reliable news source of news, Euro media study says
The wide-ranging study of four platforms found 45 percent of answers had "at least one significant issue".
Science: Who won the 2025 Nobel Prizes for science?
Hot on the heels of his examination of this year's IgNobel Awards, science commentator Allan Blackman takes a look at the awards that inspired them - the Nobel Prizes. Audio
What makes Ruapehu tick - and boom?
How to predict when Ruapehu might next erupt is an important, but difficult, question. A group of researchers thought: why not recreate the volcano in a lab?
Urgent concerns raised over sun safety policies
Experts are raising urgent concerns over sun safety policies as skin cancer remains one of our most common and preventable cancers. Dr Bronwen McNoe is the lead-author of a new report demanding… Audio
Are science and faith compatible?
Two engineers set out to explore whether the universe has a cause in their new book God: The Science, The Evidence. Audio
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Enfacement: 'baby filter' could unlock childhood memories
A study has found that when adults see a childlike version of their face, they recall more detailed childhood memories. Audio
What babies’ cries really tell us - and why maternal instinct is myth
"Next time you hear that piercing cry in the night, remember what it truly is... a simple, powerful alarm."
