Science
Decoding our homegrown canine
The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy. Now, close to $2 million is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed -… Audio
Rocket Lab set to launch its 40th Electron in 'recovery mission'
The Kiwi-founded space company hopes to be one step closer to a reusable rocket following today's launch.
Expert 'disappointed' by decision to release nuclear wastewater
A Hawaii-based marine conservation expert is "disappointed" by Japan's decision to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The country is going to release one-million-tonnes of… Audio
Exercise on the brain
Dr Kate Thomas has exercise on the brain. As an exercise physiologist, she researches how exercise and fasting can change the energy sources our brain uses. And as an ultramarathon runner, she chases… Video, Audio
Exercise on the brain
Dr Kate Thomas has exercise on the brain. As an exercise physiologist, she researches how exercise and fasting can change the energy sources our brain uses. And as an ultramarathon runner, she chases…
AudioOur Changing World – Exercise and brain health
We know exercise can help our body, but what does it do to the brain? Dr Kate Thomas is an exercise physiologist researching how exercise changes chemicals produced in the brain. Claire Concannon… Audio
David Snowden on future proofing tomorrow's leaders
Professor Dave Snowden is one of the world's leading experts in the science of common sense, otherwise known as the science of complexity. Professor Dave Snowden speaks to Jesse. Audio
Scientists call for investment in climate change research in Southern Ocean
Hundreds of international scientists are calling for the urgent expansion of science focused on the Southern Ocean in the face of climate change.
Otago graduates make history by defending at home
Two Otago graduates have made history by completing their PhD oral defence assessments within their own Māori communities.
Meningococcal disease could be eliminated from NZ say experts
Eliminating meningococcal disease permanently from New Zealand is achievable, according to a group of leading infectious disease experts.
University of Otago epidemiologist Amanda Kvalsvig and her… Audio
NZ’s biggest quake-maker: Scientists peer inside Hikurangi Subduction Zone
It is capable of unleashing "mega-thrust" earthquakes and tsunamis, the like of which New Zealand has never experienced in modern times.
Earthquake engineering meets breast cancer screening
How can swaying buildings help diagnose breast cancer? Katy Gosset meets a team of engineers taking inspiration from earthquake engineering to design a new, cost-effective device to help detect breast… Video, Audio
Earthquake engineering meets breast cancer screening
How can swaying buildings help diagnose breast cancer? Katy Gosset meets a team of engineers taking inspiration from earthquake engineering to design a new, cost-effective device to help detect breast…
AudioOur Changing World – A new tool for breast cancer screening
How can earthquake engineering help smooth the process of screening for breast cancer? Katy Gosset meets a team of engineers developing a low-cost device to help get more women tested sooner. Audio
New tool to discourage dogs from attacking kiwi
A group of Canterbury students and the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua have joined forces to develop a new tool that discourages dogs from attacking and killing our national bird.
"Robo Kiwi" is… Audio
Children least free in history, says academic
Modern children and teenagers are less free than their counterparts have ever been, according to a leading psychologist. Audio
Red question mark captured in space potentially shows galaxies merging
The question mark was spotted by the James Webb Telescope and researchers believe it is galaxies merging together.
Increase in number of bushfires causes rethink
Scientists are warning the increasing number of bushfires around the world could make climate change worse and fire-management techniques need a 'rethink'.
New research from the University of New… Audio
Space Question Mark
There are lots of questions we still have about space but this time it seems space may have a question for us. A photo released from the James Webb Telescope of a star system called Herbig-Haro 46/47… Audio
'Most people are pretty average', psychometric expert says
Today's expert is Dave Winborough, he's the founder of organisational psychology consultancy Winborough Limited, and has worked many organisations including the Defence Force, Foodstuffs, energy… Audio
