Science
Scientists explore lab-grown fruit
You've heard of lab-grown meat, well how about lab-grown fruit.
A team of Canterbury scientists are exploring fruit production, using plant cells developed in the laboratory.
There's not a tree… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an…
AudioOur Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 1
Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio
Plants for a new world, an ongoing project
Dr Falk Kalamorz, is leading a programme an intriguing Plant & Food Research project called New Plants for a New World. The idea is to test out whether grafting technologies will allow any imaginable… Audio
El Niño stops carbon sink, water drag, new 'odour map'
Science correspondent Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three new fascinating studies. The first is into the effect extreme El Niño weather had on forest carbon sinks across South America -… Audio
Ozone season expected to be early, long-lasting this summer, NIWA says
NZ will see the effects of ozone depletion in December through January, and NIWA's Dr Olaf Morgenstern says people will need to be vigilant.
New pump developed to help people living with diabetes
Good news for New Zealanders living with type 1 diabetes, a new, low-cost insulin pump is being developed by a team at the University of Canterbury as part of their PhD research in the field of… Audio
Futurist, engineer and museum director Dr Kristin Alford
The 19th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists is underway in Auckland with a particular focus on how the STEM sector can become truly diverse and inclusive. Keynote speaker Dr… Audio
Ancient fossil discovered in Canterbury
The discovery of an ancient fossil in Canterbury is suggesting a group of sea birds originated much closer to home than previously thought.
Dubbed the Zealandian Tropicbird, it's one of the first… Audio
Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'
India has switched off its moon rover, after it completed its two-week assignment conducting experiments, the country's space agency says.
Fossil found by father and 10yo son suggests species originated in Zealandia
A recently-discovered fossil suggests a group of sea birds originated in the waters around Zealandia, rather than in the Northern Hemisphere as previously thought.
Does the changing climate mean we should rethink the seasons?
Wellington's weather has come under fire, with a popular suggestion that spring in the capital is so cruddy it should be renamed, but researchers say the data does not support a change.
Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show
Russia's failed Luna-25 mission left a 10-metre wide crater on the moon when it crashed last month, according to images released by NASA.
In pictures: Super blue moon shines bright over Aotearoa
The world has witnessed a rare super blue moon, with Kiwis having seen it overnight.
Super blue moon: Best ways to view and snap tonight's lunar wonder
A night of astronomical significance awaits the country and keen photographers are prepping their gear as they ready to enjoy tonight's super blue moon.
Australia taking Aotearoa's lessons from destructive mite spread
Australian authorities working to limit the spread of the destructive varroa mite are doing so with help from New Zealand scientists.
Breakthrough in saving the kakapo from extinction
A scientific breakthrough has given hope to conservationists fighting to save the critically endangered kakapo. Dr Joseph Guhlin, a postdoctoral researcher with Genomics Aotearoa speaks to Jesse. Audio
Brightest blue moon of 2023 to light up skies
Our skies will be lit up by a super blue moon Thursday night, set to be the biggest and brightest of any in 2023.
While blue moons and super moons are relatively common, the two coinciding is not.
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Retraining the tinnitus brain
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people this phantom sound in their brain can be loud, and permanent, and… Audio
