Perception
Do bicycles slow cars down on low speed, low traffic roads?
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. 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
Professor Penny Pexman: What's in a Name?
Professor Penny Pexman was part of a team that conducted a series of studies looking at sound symbolism in names and the findings were fascinating. Audio
Hamima Tuyan:'Kiwis mustn't lose the feeling they had on March 15'
Hamimah Tuyan lost her husband, Zekeriya, in the Christchurch mosque attacks. She joins Jim to discuss her views on Islam in New Zealand and Kiwis' attitudes towards the Muslim faith on the eve of her… Audio
The Secret Life of Synesthetes
Emma Smith talks to people who see colours, feel textures and tastes when they hear sound in The Secret Life of Synaesthetes. Video, Audio
Philip Ball: Science Writer
Philip Ball writes on all sorts of science-related topics, including theories of colour, invisibility, and music. Eva catches up with him ahead of his talks at the Auckland Writers Festival and for… Audio
SPAM Lab - Dr Emily Balcetis
Researchers at New York University have looked at how big a challenge we think we face when we want to lose weight, get fit, and look good on the beach over the summer. The research has been done at… Audio
Wine Awards and Taste
Rosemarie Neuninger is investigating whether wine awards influence consumers' perception of the wine's quality Audio
Wine Awards and Taste
Rosemarie Neuninger is investigating whether wine awards influence consumers' perception of the wine's quality
AudioWine Awards and Taste
Rosemarie Neuninger is investigating whether wine awards influence consumers' perception of the wine's quality Audio
NZ Society - Synesthesia (Part 1)
Amelia Nurse finds out about Synesthesia from someone who experiences blended sensory perceptions. Audio
Paul Warren - Slip Of The Ear
Speech perception is the combination of responses a person has when listening to someone else speaking, and the processing of those sounds. How does it all work? Chris talked to Associate Professor… Audio
