Science
Potential rethink on genetic modification gains attention from industries
Biotech and agritech firms are welcoming a potential rethink on genetic modification, saying New Zealand lags behind other countries where the practice is already common.
Expert feature: Mushrooms
This week's expert is all about fungi! Dr Mahajabeen Padamsee from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research joins Anna to talk about all things mushrooms. From foraging to the role they play in the ecosystem… Audio
Changes to genetic modification rules would benefit the economy - National
The National Party says New Zealand will be left behind if it does not overhaul restrictions on genetic modification and it plans to address the issue if it leads the next government. Audio
Susannah Stevens: What are the best times to exercise?
There have been various studies about whether it's best to exercise early or late in the day. Now there's new research. Audio
Prof Matt Baker: kitty contraception, flying DNA & brain-body bridges
Matt Baker returns for a chat about some of the latest science news. This week: why a single shot of gene therapy may replace surgical sterilisation for cats. Audio
Prof Philippa Gander: sleeping in line with our rotating planet
It's generally true that the ability to get good sleep declines as we get older, says world-leading chronobiologist Philippa Gander. One of the best-known ways to increase the amount of slow-wave… Audio
Vinod Balachandran: mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer
New treatments for pancreatic cancer are urgently needed. Yet, results from a small study published recently suggest that bespoke messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines that prime a patient's immune system to… Audio
Are blue carbon sinks the weapon in the CO2 emissions battle?
We often hear about tree planting to draw down carbon from the atmosphere, but could blue carbon sinks be a solution for removing CO2? Audio
Physics group wants government to bail out uni classes
The New Zealand Institute of Physics is calling on the government to bail out Victoria University's School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
The Institutes president, Professor Joachim Brand, says… Audio
Digital twins and beating hearts
There's nothing like a good birthday party, especially one filled with games and fun activities. The Auckland Bioengineering Institute might have missed their 20th birthday due to Covid-19, but they… Audio
Digital twins and beating hearts
There's nothing like a good birthday party, especially one filled with games and fun activities. The Auckland Bioengineering Institute might have missed their 20th birthday due to Covid-19, but they…
AudioResearchers aiming to make MRI scanners more accessible
Researchers in New Zealand, the US and South America have been working together for the better part of a decade on a transportable MRI scanner in the hopes of making it more accessible and… Audio
Wanted: wakeful babes for study into kūmara's impact on the gut
University of Auckland researchers are investigating the benefits of kūmara on babies' microbiomes to see if the vegetable will boost sleep and immune development. Audio
The invisible carbon sink absorbing CO2 emissions
Scientists have discovered that fungi which live on roots absorb roughly one-third of our planet's annual carbon emissions.
Their report published in Current Biology looks at how mycorrhizal fungi… Audio
Artificial Intelligence and geography
What do Artificial Intelligence and geography have in common? Nights regular Louise Richards, Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society, and Angus Dowell, PhD Candidate from the… Audio
Apple's Vision Pro pricey, but likely to usurp Meta's Quest headset - expert
The director of an Auckland virtual reality studio expects Apple's new gadget to be a game-changer. Audio
Under the Weather - a forecast for Aotearoa in Climate Change
We have always enjoyed Goldilocks climate in New Zealand, not too hot and not too cold. But the weather so many of us grew up with is gone says Professor James Renwick, Victoria University's senior… Audio
Alpine Fault quake is coming, ready or not
Inhabitants of the shakiest part of Aotearoa's shaky isles are readier than ever for the overdue big one.
The science behind the rare genetic mutation that set Kathleen Folbigg free
Extensive scientific and and medical evidence proved to be key to settling Kathleen Folbigg free, 20 years after the Australian was convicted of killing her four children.
Living better and longer is easy if you follow some basic rules, says longevity expert
Want to live a longer, healthier life? Get moving, eat a bit less and pay attention to your emotional wellness, says to a leading expert on the science of longevity. Audio
