Veronika Meduna
Cheaper, greener and bendier solar cells
Victoria University chemist Jonathan Halpert discusses nano-scale materials he investigates for future photovoltaic cells. Audio
Cheaper, greener and bendier solar cells
Victoria University chemist Jonathan Halpert discusses nano-scale materials he investigates for future photovoltaic cells.
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.
AudioCould Alzheimers disease be preventable?
Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia may not be an inevitable part of ageing but preventable with some simple lifestyle changes, according to Oxford University emeritus professor David… Audio
Could Alzheimers disease be preventable?
Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia may not be an inevitable part of ageing but preventable with some simple lifestyle changes, according to Oxford University emeritus professor David…
AudioIn pursuit of the yellow octopus
NIWA fisheries scientists are surveying the prey species of the New Zealand sea lion, including the elusive yellow octopus, to find out how hard the endagered marine mammals have to work for their… Audio
In pursuit of the yellow octopus
NIWA fisheries scientists are surveying the prey species of the New Zealand sea lion, including the elusive yellow octopus, to find out how hard the endagered marine mammals have to work for their…
AudioConvicted for science
Italian seismologist Giulio Selvaggi is visiting New Zealand to talk about his experience of being first convicted, and then acquitted, of manslaughter following a deadly earthquake in the Italian… Audio
Convicted for science
Italian seismologist Giulio Selvaggi is visiting New Zealand to talk about his experience of being first convicted, and then acquitted, of manslaughter following a deadly earthquake in the Italian…
AudioSexism in science
Theoretical chemist Nicola Gaston discusses her book about sexism in science and why she thinks the problem is pervasive and systemic. Video, Audio
Sexism in science
Theoretical chemist Nicola Gaston discusses her book about sexism in science and why she thinks the problem is pervasive and systemic.
Video, AudioUK gives go-ahead for DNA editing of human embryos
The UK approves the use of new gene editing techniques on human embryos for research purposes.
UK gives go-ahead for DNA editing of human embryos
The UK approves the use of new gene editing techniques on human embryos for research purposes.
AudioAlien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions. Audio
Alien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions.
Audio'Physics is cool' - nanocamper
Year 12 and 13 students join scientists at the MacDiarmid Institute for a week-long nanocamp of experimentation and learning. Video, Audio
'Physics is cool' - nanocamper
Year 12 and 13 students join scientists at the MacDiarmid Institute for a week-long nanocamp of experimentation and learning.
Video, AudioCitizen science: giving ruru a helping hand
The ruru, or morepork, is our only surviving native owl and locals living on Banks Peninsula are giving them a helping hand by providing luxury accommodation. Audio
Citizen science: giving ruru a helping hand
The ruru, or morepork, is our only surviving native owl and locals living on Banks Peninsula are giving them a helping hand by providing luxury accommodation.
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