Technology
Peer reviewing research
The peer-review process, where a scientific paper gets read and reviewed by other independent academics, is a tried and trusted way to scrutinise research before it gets published. Just because it's… Audio
Why chargers cause fires
It was a laptop donated to a charity shop that nearly destroyed John Innes' home. Audio
Recharging phones and laptops can go on fire
About 50 fires a year in New Zealand are caused by phones, laptops and other electronics when they are being charged. Audio
Logic of cutting emissions scientists questioned
The logic of sacking scientists researching greenhouse gases is being questioned, in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through scientific innovation.
…Electric Car Chargers
New Zealand is way behind most other first world countries in road-side electric car chargers, so one man here is leading the charge. Audio
The fire risk of phone chargers
Fire investigators say 40 to 50 fires a year are caused by phones, laptops and other electronics while being charged. Earlier this year a Wellington house was badly damaged when a charging cellphone… Audio
Youth inventors take up the annual science fair challenge
The ideas and creations of some of Nelson's brightest young minds were on show this week at the annual Cawthron Science and Technology Fair. Audio
Paralysed man uses brain to walk again
In a world first, a man who's been paralysed from the waist down for five years has walked again, using only his brain with help from technology at the University of California. Audio
New Technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt looks at Online voting, Data driven TV shows and asks if iPads are bad for toddlers. Audio
Solar storms and the electricity network
In March 1989 a solar storm caused the collapse of an electric power grid in Canada, which plunged 9 million people into an electricity blackout. Solar activity and winds are closely monitored because… Audio
Technology And Innovation
Our technology correspondent Paul Brislen is here to tell us about the state of New Zealand broadband, the Innovation Awards and Facebook's DISLIKE function. We'll also meet another great kiwi… Audio
Cartographers use social media to map conflict zones
Nathan Ruser from Sydney is an amateur mapper and founding member of the Institute of United Conflict Analysts who monitor a number of conflicts, especially Syria and Iraq, from their homes. Their… Audio
Misbehaviour costs NZ top honours in robotics contest
A naughty robot has allowed Australia to take out the top prize in a transtasman robotics competition. Audio
Video game makers want help to get to next level
New Zealand's booming video game industry could stagnate after the government ruled out subsidies for game developers, experts have warned.
Drones increasing problem for power companies
Power companies are asking people flying drones to keep well clear of power lines, after two struck powerlines in the space of a week. Audio
Tony Seba - Historic Disruption
Lecturer in entrepreneurship, disruption and clean energy at Stanford University. His focus is on clean energy and the technological advances which disrupt and change our lives. Audio
Robotic surgery
New Zealander Dr Catherine Mohr designs the surgical robots of the future Audio
Buying popularity
Kashmir Hill of fusion.net set up a fake business to explore the internet's deception marketplace. Audio
Guest
Wools of New Zealand chairman Mark Shadbolt. Wools of New Zealand is the latest of an increasing number of organisations turning to world-leading traceability technology from Dunedin-based company… Audio
Technology
Technology has reached a point where almost every human function has been turned into a business. Audio
