Science
Exoplanet discovery: exciting, but too early to say aliens - NZ physicist
Astronomers have just uncovered fascinating signs we may not be alone in the universe. RNZ talks with an astrophysicist about what exactly the discovery tells us, and why it is unusual. Audio
A rescue mission saving rare freshwater mussels
An Auckland Council project offers hope for kākahi in decline.
Have we found life on another planet?
A team from the University of Cambridge says they've detected molecules in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet that, here on Earth, are only produced by living organisms like marine algae. Audio
Do you have sound sensitivity?
A survey of Kiwi adults revealed around 10 percent of us are sensitive to noise. Audio
Salmon migration affected by drug pollution in water
Modern salmon face a hurdle that was unknown to their ancient ancestors: pharmaceutical pollution that changes their migration behaviour.
Our Changing World Keeping up with kakahi
KÄkahi are a keystone species in lake and river ecosystems, keeping the water clean by filtering one litre of water every hour. These native mussels once blanketed lakebeds across Auckland â€" but… Audio
The fast moving chaos of sea ice retreat and Antarctic research funding
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice.
US cuts on Antarctic research could be a major blow for NZ
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice Audio
Humans barking up the wrong tree when it comes to understanding dogs - expert
Many dog owners will tell you they can read how their dogs are feeling - but can they? Audio
Shining a light on the Southern Ocean's deep, dark underworld
Four thousand metres below the surface lies a mysterious and alien world with a staggering diversity of strange creatures.
Could this Aussie plum hold the key to preventing dementia?
Scientists at three Australian universities believe a dark purple plum bred in Queensland could help delay or even prevent dementia.
Webb telescope captures planet's death plunge into star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a planet's death plunge into a star caused by the gradual erosion of the alien world's orbit.
Happiness with Marc Wilson
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to share his views on happiness and whether being in a live-in relationship has any impact on cognitive decline. Audio
Dan Baumgardt: How the brain can switch off pain
Dr Dan Baumgardt is both a GP and a lecturer in neuroscience and physiology at the University of Bristol. He joins Jim to discuss the science of pain. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back to talk protein - how much do we actually need? Audio
New Zealand's estuaries 'in hot water'
A high rate of sedimentation mean our estuaries are getting shallower, but the road to fixing the damage is a much deeper issue. Audio
Optimal coffee brewing technique revealed
Scientists have figured out an optimal method to get more out of a coffee bean so coffee drinkers can either have a stronger brew or use fewer beans for the same taste. Wellington's Pour and Twist… Audio
Is New Zealand doing its bit in combating climate change?
We might be a small fish in a big pond, but are we doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Can earthquakes set off volcanic eruptions, and vice versa?
Researches aim to answer that question in a study of Lake Taupō's supervolcano, and the threat of a "dramatic feedback loop" causing immense destruction.
Voice of the Sea Ice: New Zealand’s Paris Agreement commitments
Human-induced warming is having an impact on Earth’s systems, including ice melt in Antarctica. So what is the world doing about it?
The current global pact, the Paris Agreement, was signed in… Audio
