Science
Counting the wrong sheep: Why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual habits
Internationally, there's a growing body of research showing sleep is often shaped by a person's social and economic circumstances, write Mary Breheny and Rosie Gibson.
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of… Video, Audio
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of…
Audio'Gaming lab' explores benefits of Dungeons & Dragons, board games
A 'gaming laboratory' hopes to find out if rolling dice and slaying dragons is good for your brain. Audio
Our Changing World - Patrolling for petrels
Every autumn, tens to hundreds of young Cook's petrels crash-land across Auckland city, disoriented by the bright city lights. Assistant producer Ellen Rykers joins a volunteer Petrel Patrol searching… Audio
Why heat is the biggest killer in climate change
It's a silent and effective killer and by far the most dangerous impact of climate change. Heat kills more people than drought or wildfires and it is only going to get worse says Jeff Goodell… Audio
Mental health benefits of board games investigated
Could rolling dice and slaying dragons be good for your brain?
Two psychology researchers at Massey University are launching a one-of-a-kind lab to investigate the mental health benefits of board… Audio
Australian Space Agency reveals origin of space junk discovered on beach in Western Australia
The discovery of the strange object on Green Head beach, about 250km north of Perth, made international headlines and left residents scratching their heads.
Neutronium
Neutronium comes up in Star Wars, Star Trek and many of the Marvel Comics. It's a hypothetical substance made purely of neutrons. Jan Eldridge, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of… Audio
Katie Steckles: Amazing maths in a maze
At some time or another most of us will enter a maze and try and get out of it again. There's an easy way to do that, believe it or not. Dr Katie Steckles is a Manchester-based mathematician who… Audio
Katherine Wu: Are you really eating too fast?
We all know people who wolf their food down, and probably we disapprove. But what if it's not actually all that bad? Dr Katherine Wu, a Harvard-trained microbiologist, and now a staff writer for the… Audio
The psychology of colour
We chat to Behavioural Colour & Design Psychology expert, Karen Haller, in Edinburgh who's been fighting for the right to keep her pink front door after being ordered to change the colour or face a… Audio
Unravelling neutrinos deep below the Antarctic ice
Deep below the Antarctic ice, thousands of light sensors are set up to detect tiny, ghost-like astronomical messengers. They're there to help scientists detect and study neutrinos, one of the most… Audio
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and… Audio
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and…
AudioCollagen supplements: Can you eat yourself pretty?
Every wellness influencer from the Kardashians on down has their favourite collagen potion to push - but do they work?
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Our Changing World - The science of snow
Winter is here and that means snowy mountaintops, skiing and avalanche season. Join us as we hit the slopes and find out the fascinating science behind snow. Audio
Science: Atlantic current shutdown, less polluting engines
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about research suggesting a key system of ocean currents could collapse in the next 25 years, plus cookware from 2000 years ago. Audio
National promises changes on GE laws - which sectors might move first in response?
National is promising to change the longstanding GE laws if it becomes the government, so which sectors might move first in response? Audio