Science
Meet the 'supergiant' Darth Vader bug
The newly-discovered sea bug is one of the world's largest isopods.
So you think you know Sumeria? The first complaint letter
Assyriologist David Hilder joins Ellie Marsden on 8 'til Late for another installment of So you think you know Sumeria? This episode: The infamous Ea-Nasir Complaint Tablet Audio
Native species of liverwort mimics medicinal cannabis effect
Medicinal cannabis products have boomed in popularity over the last few years, and now scientists have confirmed a native species of liverwort shares some of its elements. Audio
Do animals talk to us?
An animal behaviourist and Professor Emeritus at Northern Arizona University, Con Slobodchikoff has shown that some animals do have their own vocabulary, the ability to describe what they see - and… Audio
SS4 - OCW - Black Sheep - Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Ang
Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including kea and tuatara, made him all but a household… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
Uncovering a historic mutiny at sea
Australian forensic anthropologist Daniel Franklin is uncovering the story of a 1629 shipwreck which lead to a three-month mutiny. Over a hundred survivors were murdered by other crew members. Audio
Significant increase in medical cannabis prescriptions
New research reveals a significant increase in the number of people with prescriptions for legal medical cannabis products. Massey Associate Professor Marta Rychert spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
'Sweet and sour' - NZ scientists head to Antarctica
A group of 20 scientists from New Zealand - and abroad - are about to head to the bottom of the world to study the impacts of climate change on Antarctica's Ross Sea.
Walking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you don't need to follow those fads.
So You Think You Know Sumeria?: Proverbs
Assyriology student David Hilder introduces ancient tablets from Mesopotamia to the nation - first: proverbs. Audio
Breakthroughs in menopause treatment
Associate Professor Michelle Wise from the University of Auckland shares some of the exciting developments. Audio
Museum stop: Cotter Medical History Museum
Founded by the late Christchurch surgeon Pat Cotter, the Cotter Medical History Museum's collection includes historic artefacts, photos, books, equipment and medical notes spanning two centuries. Audio
Road Trip: Ian Griffin
Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin has been a regular voice on RNZ's airwaves, keeping us updated on the best times to view auroras and solar storms, and explaining the science behind it… Audio
Drinking coffee in the morning linked to health benefits
A world-first study into coffee drinking habits and health outcomes suggests drinking coffee in the morning, instead of all day, is linked to a healthier life. Audio
Changing building materials could halve CO2 emissions - study
A new study has revealed we could halve the carbon emissions caused by humans, by simply changing the materials we build with. A US research team calculated that over sixteen billion tonnes of carbon… Audio
Building material could cut emissions by 16 billion tonnes - study
Switching out concrete and other construction materials for carbon-sucking alternatives could store the equivalent of half of all human-made carbon emissions in 2021.
Bringing back lizards in Central Otago
Conservationists are bringing endangered skinks back to the dryland wilderness of Central Otago.
SS3 - OCW - Tune into nature: Underdogs under the ledge
In New Zealand, lizards are as fascinating as they are endangered - there are 125 species and most of them give birth to live young and they’re true wildlife underdogs - so rare and out of sight… Audio
Revolutionary new pest control method targets mosquitoes
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary new pest control method that targets mosquitoes, the deadliest animal on the planet. More than a million people die every year from Mosquito borne… Audio
