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12:45 PM.In Naked Science news, empirical evidence that wine glasses have got bigger... way bigger, and a potential breakthrough in the treatment of the degenerative brain condition Huntington's Disease. Read more Audio

12:35 PM.'Cryptojacking' is not the latest urban dance craze, but a way your computer or smartphone gets hijacked to mine cryptocurrencies without you knowing. Also why some heavy hitting ex-Facebookers are… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Naturally occurring microbes living on plants can be used to boost the yield, nutrition and even taste of corn, soybeans, rice and tomatoes. This Way Up visits a biotech startup manipulating microbes… Read more Audio

12:01 PM.Can microbes help us grow more food? Cryptojacking, social media damage, ballooning wine glasses and the power of evaporation. Audio

12:50 PM.Extended warranties can cost 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price of a product, but in most cases you're paying for rights you already have under the Consumer Guarantees Act. George Block of… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.How can you turn junk into cash, and encourage manufacturers and consumers to do the right thing when it comes to cutting down and disposing of packaging waste? Read more Audio, Gallery

12:30 PM.The traditional way of diagnosing if someone has cancer involves blood tests, medical imaging and taking tissue samples or biopsies. But a team from The Broad Institute in Massachusetts are using… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.How far would you go to find a cure if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? An emerging underground community is taking a DIY approach, looking to hack the drawn-out process of drug… Read more Audio

12:01 PM.DIY gene therapies, real time tumour monitoring, turning rubbish into revenue, and retailers' extended warranties. Audio

12:55 PM.Science news with Dr Chris Smith, and how some parasites, like intestinal worms, suppress a hosts's immune system to stop them from being attacked. Also cancers carry microbes with them when they… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Do you fancy living longer, having better sex, increasing your memory, and building muscle tone while burning fat?! With reputed benefits like these it's no wonder that the search is on for a… Read more Audio

12:30 PM.The International Robotics Exhibition is underway in Tokyo this week, with 130,000 visitors expected to attend the world's largest robotics fair. This Way Up technology correspondent Peter Griffin's… Read more Audio, Gallery

12:15 PM.A network of wildlife sanctuaries has led to the reintroduction of many of New Zealand's native bird species, and now machine learning software could be an important tool in monitoring the survival of… Read more Audio, Gallery

12:01 PM.Bird protection software, the future of AI and robotics, the 'exercise pill', and bacteria: a companion for cancer? Audio

12:50 PM.Currently, Japan imports the bulk of its oil, coal and gas from overseas. Now, in an effort to become more energy self-sufficient, the Japanese government is making big investments in mining undersea… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.George Block of consumer.org.nz has been testing some new lawnmowers that have recently arrived on the market. He shares his best buys and advice. Read more Audio

12:25 PM.Peter Griffin reviews the best deals on the market for safely storing your data and photos. Who are the main players, who protects your security and privacy best, and why does Apple keep sending… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.American researchers think they have detected the precise chemical biomarkers in saliva that change after a head injury, which could lead to more objective and accurate concussion tests and better… Read more Audio

12:01 PM.A new test for concussion, cloud storage options reviewed, lawnmowers tested, and mining undersea 'fire ice' to conquer Japan's energy woes. Audio

12:50 PM.With over 100 million subscribers worldwide, the streaming service Netflix has revolutionised the way that we access and consume TV shows and films. So what is behind its remarkable popularity, and… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Scientists from the University of Warwick think they've unlocked some important keys to understanding our appetite and how some foods can make you feel full more quickly than others.  Read more Audio

12:35 PM.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… Read more Audio

12:25 PM.There's new evidence that schizophrenia could be related to our immune system – a discovery which could radically change the way the condition is treated. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Would you pay to go on a weekend reading retreat to read books all day free from all disturbances and distractions? Former bookseller Cressida Downing and her business partner are offering that to UK… Read more Audio, Gallery

12:01 PM.Reading retreats, understanding schizophrenia, maths education and the importance of praise, solving the secrets of appetite, and inside Netflix. Audio