Richard Easther
Mega telescope to map the stars
It could be one of the most ambitious astronomy projects, and it's underway, with the help of a team of New Zealanders. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is being built in northern Chile… Audio, Gallery
New search of the cosmos
The University of Auckland is joining one of the most ambitious astronomy projects ever to scour the southern skies for extrasolar planets – while testing theories about the origins of the universe… Audio
New search of the cosmos
The University of Auckland is joining one of the most ambitious astronomy projects ever to scour the southern skies for extrasolar planets – while testing theories about the origins of the universe…
AudioLIGO 'sees' gravitational waves
Researchers at the LIGO observatory have announced the direct observation of gravitational waves, which have been predicted by Albert Einstein just over a century ago. Audio
LIGO 'sees' gravitational waves
Researchers at the LIGO observatory have announced the direct observation of gravitational waves, which have been predicted by Albert Einstein just over a century ago.
AudioA century with Einstein
2015 marks the centenary of Albert Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, which explains how gravity works on objects, from falling apples to orbiting planets. Audio
A century with Einstein
2015 marks the centenary of Albert Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, which explains how gravity works on objects, from falling apples to orbiting planets.
AudioA century of relativity - is it still relative?
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Albert Einstein's most famous work -- The General Theory of Relativity. Audio
Masterpieces - Richard Easther
Scientist Richard Easther discusses his favourite New Zealand scientist and her work. Audio
Science of Complex Systems
The Punaha Matatini is a new Centre of Research Excellence focusing on complex systems and networks. Audio
Science of Complex Systems
The Punaha Matatini is a new Centre of Research Excellence focusing on complex systems and networks.
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