Science
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
Tiny Plastics, Big Questions
A solid scientific understanding of microplastic exposure is more urgent than ever. Audio
Dishing the dirt on the great Dishwashing Debate
Dishwashers produce sparkling dishes, but are they better for the environment than handwashing? Audio
Experimental new pill results in up to 24% weight loss
Side effects of the drug, tested as both a weekly injection and a daily pill, were mostly gastrointestinal with rates similar to other recent weight loss drugs.
Approaching life-changing diagnosis for "missing millions" with ME/CFS
Anyone who has or knows someone with ME, chronic syndrome fatigue or long covid knows that being believed is one of the toughest parts of having the condition. Audio
Improving the lives of horses and pet animals - Natalie Waran OBE
Professor Natalie Waran has been recognised for her lifetime's research into improving the lives of horses. Audio
Why times speeds up as we age - and how to slow it down
For some of us, a day or an hour disappears in the blink of an eye. For others it might feel much longer. But why? Audio
Big Question: Why can’t you lick your elbow?
Ever wondered why you can't seem to lick your elbow? Or what it means if you can? We did too, so we gathered up some special guests to help us out. Audio
The Matariki Asteroid Forecast
NASA recently upped the probability of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon early next decade.Planetary Defence Lead at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, Katie Kuamoto, spoke… Audio
What is a planetarium? with Ben Bradford
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, next too Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill in Auckland, is a beloved public astronomy centre-featuring New Zealand's most advanced 11m digital dome theatre, hands-on… Audio
Underwater musical experience
If you were at a particular public pool in Melbourne this week you may have seen an unusual sight. Saturate, is an underwater musical experience staged as part of the city's Rising festival. It… Audio
Breakthrough for diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Brain scientists have made a breakthrough that could help diagnose Parkinson's disease and Multiple System Atrophy much earlier. Audio
Equine therapy: Anna Baigent's rehabilitation journey
After surviving a traumatic brain injury as a teenager, Anna Baigent and her mum Maria turned to horses as a source of healing. Audio
New science lab designed to burn at high temperatures
A new research lab in Porirua has been built to be set on fire, so it can simulate the way a blaze can spread through a multi-storey building.
Matariki and our diminishing night sky: Light pollution makes stars harder to see
Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time this week, but more needs to be done to promote and protect the country's dark skies.
Our Changing World: Black-eyed gannets and H5N1 bird flu
2020 saw the start of two global pandemics. Covid-19, of course, but also H5N1 bird flu, which has since swept around the world leaving millions of dead wild birds in its wake.
It has reached… Audio
Science: Everest's xenon cheats, native forest carbon
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about concerns in the world of mountaineering and among the Nepalese government about a recent feat by four British climbers. Audio
Mysterious radio bursts help pinpoint a cosmic 'missing' matter
Now astronomers believe they could use the method to help illuminate the invisible structure of the universe.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope.
Rural innovation sets the scene for New Zealand's future
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope Audio
