Science

Australia is home to some of the deadliest creatures in the world, but it could be worse! Recently, they've discovered a giant sea scorpion which used to stalk the waters... Dr Patrick Smith - a… Audio

The Y chromosome is in decline and there have been fears that humans could become extinct unless we evolve a new sex gene. But in positive news for all of us Japanese researchers have discovered that… Audio

Professor Perminder Sachdev is world-leading expert and joins Emile Donovan.to talk about the growing number of supercentenarians and the factors which contribute to aging successfully. Audio

To some, finding that extra crispy, burnt-looking chip at the bottom of a bag can feel like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.  Audio

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio

The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the “most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century.” Audio

NIWA's new multi-million dollar research vessel has arrived in the country and has already been put to work.  Audio

Self-described 'cool nerd' Dr Joel Rindelaub is an ice-hockey player, turned chemist, turned comedian, bringing his one-man show to Auckland's Q Theatre this weekend. Audio

Every two weeks we try and replicate something that is performed in close conversation in pubs, bars, cafes and group chats around the world. We try to Solve the World's Problems, and our… Audio

Advances in the field of genomics (the study of DNA and genomes) have meant big leaps in our ability to sequence, understand and manipulate the genomes of living things. Damian Christie explores… Video, Audio

Mark Leishman catches up with host of RNZ's Our Changing World  to hear about her recent adventure to the Australian synchotron. Audio