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World's largest investigation into eating disorders and genetics
New Zealand researchers are looking for more than 3500 volunteers for the world's largest investigation into eating disorder genetics. Audio
Study on rabbits reveals the secret to living a longer life
In 1978, a seemingly straightforward experiment involving New Zealand rabbits discovered that kindness made the difference between a heart attack and a healthy heart. It's called the 'rabbit effect'… Audio
How melodic alarms could reduce morning grogginess
The sounds you wake up to could be affecting how groggy and clumsy you are in the morning, according to new research. RMIT University doctoral researcher Stuart McFarlane was lead author of the… Audio
Study shows the difference in perception of balding men
Otago University researchers have looked at the way balding men and men with heads of hair are perceived in certain traits.. Lead researcher Dr Nancy Blaker talks about what they've discovered. Audio
New NZ study on medical cannabis shows positive results
Auckland University along with the country's first medical cannabis clinic has released the results of their combined study of 400 patients. Audio
Ella Sutherland is off to Berlin
Previous Episode: Sunday, 24 November 2019 Add all to playlist This week on Standing Room Only on the first day of Summer 1 December No caption 12:00 PM.Your arts and culture radio six on Sunday… Audio, Gallery
Professor Leah Ruppanner: Research shows men aren't judged for being messy
Research shows that men are not 'dirt-blind', as popular lore might have suggested. Professor Leah Ruppanner co-authored the study and joins the show to help debunk the male dirt-blind myth. Audio
Social media effects "tiny" on kids
A new study has found the effect social media has on children's happiness is "trivial". While the effects of time spent on social media were more wide-ranging for girls, that effect is quote "tiny".
…Three Minutes Max: Rhonda Itaoui
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. This week we've gone across to Australia to hear from Rhonda Itaoui who's been studying Islamophobia and its impact on… Audio
Do psychopathic birds of a feather flock together?
Dr Ashley Watts explains whey psychopaths find each other so attractive and the research they did to prove it. Audio
New Zealanders among the most at-risk of strokes
One in four New Zealanders are at risk of developing a stroke during their lifetimes - the second-highest rate among developed countries. Audio
Chemical threatens orca global population collapse
An international study has found killer whales are at risk around the globe from a toxic chemical banned more than 30 years ago.
Liver damage three times worse in Mongrel Mob - study
A study by the University of Otago has found Mongrel Mob members have three times higher rates for liver damage than the general population. The research was part of a study into the liver health of… Audio
Air pollution exposure linked to brain function decline - study
A new study from China suggests chronic exposure to air pollution could be linked to a decline in brain function. Researchers believe that the negative impact increases with age, and affects men more… Audio
Growing up in NZ study to shed light on te reo Māori
Researchers say they will get the best insight ever into the state of the Maori language thanks to the internationally recognised longitudinal study, Growing Up in New Zealand. The study involves… Audio
Trust in govt surges since 2016 - report
The number of New Zealanders who trust the government has risen substantially. A study commissioned this year by Victoria University of Wellington's Institute for Governance and Policy Studies asked… Audio
Soft drinks more sugary in NZ
New Zealand has performed the worst out of four countries included in a new study of sugary drinks. Audio
Video Games and Intelligence study
A new study has found that those who are good at gaming also scored the highest on traditional IQ tests. Alex Wade, from the University of York joins Simon Morton. Audio
Maths education: praise works
If your child thinks they are good at maths, then they probably will be. That's the conclusion of a major international study looking at data from more than 15,000 British and American… Audio
Study smart - top tips for exam revision
With a few weeks before NCEA exams, education consultant Karen Boyes has key tips for students heading into study leave. Audio