Science
Dunedin company verifying the origin of products raises US$57m in funding
Oritain is looking to expand its reach with the funding, after strong demand from Europe and the United States.
Nth Metal
Nth Metal is a hyper-conductive metal that negates gravity. It features heavily in DC comics, but how does it stack up in the real world Professor Penny Brothers gives Bryan Crump her scientific take… Audio
'The economy should be about care'
We need less growth to put less demand on the planet's resources and slow down climate change, but we do need more art, more plays and works of fiction to bring to both sides of that argument to life… Audio
Dahlias could be key to helping diabetics, sugar levels
An extract from dahlia flower petals has been found to improve blood sugar regulation in a clinical trial led by the University of Otago. Alexander Tups is an Associate Professor at the Centre for… Audio
Astronomer dismisses meteor theory for North Canterbury's puzzling boom
The cause of a boom that has shaken houses north of Christchurch twice in one week remains a mystery.
Dr Marc Wilson: Psychology
Victoria University Professor of Psychology, Dr Marc Wilson is back to guide us though the psychology that's been making the headlines lately From Lotto Wins to loneliness and if your grip strength is… Audio
Dr. Alan Blackman: Can science do the ironing?
Two pretty ubiquitous tasks in modern life haven't changed much with the advent of technology - ironing clothes and making a cup of tea. Are there ways to speed up these processes? An Australian… Audio
Dr Craig Rodger: What to expect from Solar Maximum
Solar Maximum may be on its way sooner than we thought. The Sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity, and some scientists think that peak could be early by as much as 2 years bringing… Video, Audio
Secrets of Aotearoa's lakes revealed through technology
A research project aims to get to the bottom of New Zealand's lake health and is using a Nelson-based tech company's innovations to do it.
50th anniversary of nuclear test protests
It has been 50 years since the HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Canterbury sailed to the Mururoa atoll in French Polynesia to protest French nuclear testing in the Pacific.
Sailors on both vessels witnessed… Audio
'I don't know enough' - Teacher concerned about integrating mātauranga
Non-Māori science teachers are questioning how they will teach mātauranga Māori in a proposed new curriculum.
China, New Zealand find common ground in scientific collaboration - report
China is now New Zealand's fourth major partner when it comes to co-producing scientific publications.
High BMI not as bad as feared: study
Having a high body mass index (BMI) in itself probably won't lead to an early death if you are otherwise healthy.
That's according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS… Audio
Concerns over who will teach mātauranga Māori in new curriculum
Non-Māori science teachers are questioning how they'll teach mātauranga Māori in a proposed new curriculum.
It follows a leaked draft of the new science curriculum - which caused a stir because it… Audio
The puzzle of the silent mind
Have you ever had a catchy tune you just can't get out of your head? Most of us can imagine sounds – music, voices, environmental noise – to varying degrees. But about 1% of people can't imagine… Audio
The puzzle of the silent mind
Have you ever had a catchy tune you just can't get out of your head? Most of us can imagine sounds – music, voices, environmental noise – to varying degrees. But about 1% of people can't imagine…
AudioThe Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Peter Dunne discuss the drop in house prices since this time last year. Also, they look at an early draft of the new science… Audio
Our Changing World – Anauralia, the lack of audio imagery
Most of us can imagine sounds like dogs barking, music playing, or voices talking. But around 1% of people don't have this inner 'mind's ear'. A team of psychologists is investigating the newly… Audio
'Where's the physics and chemistry?' - Shock over draft of science curriculum
An advance version of the draft school science curriculum which contains no mention of physics, chemistry or biology is alarming science teachers. Audio
New way to teach science in schools proposed
Advance copies of the draft school science curriculum have shocked teachers and left its writers defending their push for change.
The proposal takes science out of the abstract and teaches through… Audio
