Science
How do touchscreens actually work?
They're everywhere! But have you ever wondered how touchscreens actually work? Dr Fakhural Alam is a professor of engineering, computer, and mathematical sciences at AUT.
He is currently developing a… Audio
World’s first commercial space station getting closer to launch
NASA will essentially buy "station services" from a private contractor tasked with launching a modern ISS successor.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Science correspondent Ezzy Pearson on alien life, the toll of ultra-long-distance running, and what our four-legged friends can teach us about ageing. Audio
Detecting cow burps from space
A methane-detecting satellite, supported by $32 million of government funding, is lost in space. What data did it manage to collect before it went dark?
Science: This year's top Ig Nobel winners
Alan discusses who has featured in this year's satirical Ig Nobel Awards for scientists and researchers from around the world. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Millipede invasion sparks study on coast
Owhiro Bay locals have awoken to find their homes infested with the creepy crawly invertebrates.
DNA Drive needs insects from your car number plate
Producer Matthew Hutch tells about DNA Drive, a project which needs insects from your car number plate.. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Treadmill or Outside?
What's better for performance? Hitting the pavement outside or getting those kilometres in on the trusty treadmill at the gym? Audio
Is it hygienic to sit on public toilet seats?
What if the seat looks dirty like its not being cleaned for weeks? Do you brave it? What if it looks clean? Audio
How can this woman 'sniff out' Parkinson's?
Retired Scottish nurse Joy Milne was asked to smell 12 shirts - half of which were from people with diagnosed Parkinson's. She stunned the scientists.
Will the 'net zero' target include shipping aviation emissions?
The climate change minister is considering whether emissions from international aviation and shipping should be included in the 2050 climate targets.
The terrifying prospect of being replaced by AI
The Detail: A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies.
When AI in the workplace goes wrong
A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies. Audio
Could an Apple watch really tell if you have high blood pressure?
The new Apple Watch Series 11 can send an alert that its wearer may have hypertension - a heart-straining condition many people don't know they have.
How NZ saw this morning's rare solar eclipse
Parts of the South Island had the best views -- as much of the North was covered in cloud.
This morning's solar eclipse hard to see with all the cloud
This morning's solar eclipse might be hard to see with all the cloud, but that didn't stop producer Matthew Hutching talking to Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome 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
Why bosses exploit their most loyal employees
New Scientist journalist David Robson's with Jim to discuss why loyalty is often rewarded with extra expectations in the workplace - and what to do it it's happening to you. Audio
How smells can help us detect disease
Clues as to whether we are developing serious illnesses could be right under our noses. Audio
