Science
New Zealand’s Antipodes Islands – remote, wild, and special
An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals – from penguins to… Audio
New Zealand’s Antipodes Islands – remote, wild, and special
An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals – from penguins to…
AudioOur Changing World – The Antipodes Islands
The rugged and remote Antipodes Islands are home to a fantastical array of wildlife – from pipits to elephant seals. Claire Concannon joins an expedition to the islands where researchers are counting… Audio
Hawke's Bay the 'best dinosaur' hunting ground in Aotearoa
Maungataniwha range in northern Hawkes Bay is one of our most significant geological sites. Pete Shaw - Manager of the Forest Lifeforce Restoration has been keeping the fossil finding legacy alive. Audio
What vaping does to your sense of smell
Food scientists at the University of Otago say vaping is causing "unexpected and interesting" side effects.
The science of creativity
Creativity is a human faculty that generates novel solutions to challenges, says researcher Juyong Park. What if we could map the way creativity works? Audio
Is Iceland entering a new volcanic era?
Iceland this week woke up to yet another day of fire, as towering fountains of lava lit up the dark morning sky - the third eruption since December.
New research in Aotearoa on how to reverse Type 2 diabetes
Associate Professor and registered dietician Dr Caryn Zinn has been leading a three-year project looking into non-pharmaceutical ways to reverse Type 2 Diabetes and says it's entirely possible. Audio
Research saying planet has reached 1.5C of warming under fire
New research suggesting the planet has already exceeded 1.5 degrees of warming has come under fire from scientists around the world.
Morning Report spoke to a scientist involved in the study on… Audio
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered - 'obelisks' explained
Analysis - Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding - in large numbers - inside the human mouth and gut. But what exactly are they, and what do they do?
The fate of the West Antarctic ice sheet in a warming world
How fast – and how completely – could Antarctica's smaller western ice sheet melt in a warming world? An international science team, led by Aotearoa New Zealand, set out to investigate whether two… Audio
One door opens, another remains closed for blood donors
Around 10,000 new donors could flood into the New Zealand Blood Service after a long-standing restriction is lifted. But if another ban is re-visited that number could rise further Audio
One door opens, another remains closed for blood donors
Around 10,000 new donors could flood into the New Zealand Blood Service after a long-standing restriction is lifted. But if another ban is re-visited that number could rise further
AudioThe fate of the West Antarctic ice sheet in a warming world
How fast – and how completely – could Antarctica's smaller western ice sheet melt in a warming world? An international science team, led by Aotearoa New Zealand, set out to investigate whether two…
AudioOur Changing World – How much more heat can West Antarctica take?
An ambitious ice coring expedition to the Ross Ice Shelf aims to figure out the possible futures of West Antarctica's ice. Veronika Meduna joins the team on the ice. Audio
Science: Why insects circle lights, turning animals off plants
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about new research into why insects circle lights at night - is it time for humans to flick the off switch? An Australian study has looked at… Audio
Planet already exceeded 1.5 degrees of warming new research suggests
New research suggests the planet has already exceeded 1.5 degrees of warming, the threshold parties to the 2015 Paris Accord agreed not to pass.
The scientists in the study examined centuries-old sea… Audio
Could a 'digital twin' be the future of healthcare?
A project from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute has partnered with the creatives behind James Cameron's Avatar to develop a new way of monitoring health conditions digitally. Audio
Extreme weather of critical concern for farming - primary sector
The biggest drivers affecting land use in Aotearoa in the next decade have been ranked by 280 leaders from agri-business, government and Māori business.
