Science
'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
"I might cry" : Nanogirl Labs founder on liquidation
Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.
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Australia bans social media for under 16s
Australia has officially banned social media for children aged under 16. University of Auckland senior research fellow Samantha Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
University of Auckland opens Autism Research Clinic
The clinic will offer genetic diagnosis for autism.
Pacific Scientific: The secrets of Samoan plants
Today we have an episode from the ABC series Pacific Scientific.
The series travels across the Pacific to meet researchers tackling different problems – from climate change to protecting baby… Audio
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World Claire Concannon joins Emile Donovan to share stories from her recent trip to Antarctica. Audio
National aerospace centre in talks to launch rockets from Kaitorete Spit base
The government has ruled out subsidising any such launches.
The cost of losing GE-free labelling on primary exports
A new report suggests they could be reduced by up to $10-20 billion in revenue each year.
Brown gold: New Zealand to host largest-ever soil competition
Close to two hundred attendees are expected from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Audio
'Asleep at the wheel': Science group calls on Minister to step up
The Save Science Coalition says political parties agree there are "big issues" within the science sector but Judith Collins is yet to do anything about it.
Are you a fussy eater or just a 'super taster'?
Our cultures, familiarity with certain foods as well as genetics play a role in why we don't all like the same flavours. Audio
Why do we not all like the same flavours?
Are you the only one in your family who orders a hot curry? Are our preferences genetic? Audio
Long way to go for green hydrogen in NZ
Hydrogen has been called the "Swiss army knife" of decarbonisation because it can do many things. But not all of them make sense.
'The toughest COP I've ever been to': Climate deal disappoints Kiwi activists
The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio
How to delay cognitive decline
Dr Ian McDonough runs The Memory, Aging, and Cognitive Control Research Laboratory at Binghampton in New York State, and has some advice on what will help to keep your brain sharp. Audio
The importance of being authentic
Researchers have found that authentic people enjoy better mental health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins us once again. Audio
Researcher takes prestigious award for diagnosing, treating gut problems
Dr Tim Angeli-Gordon and his team have helped to develop a sensor that allows for diagnosis without invasive surgery.
Southland's hidden quake-prone crust, revealed
A team of scientists has found "an extra-deep layer of the Earth where earthquakes can occur" beneath the region.
Native plants in Tongariro National Park are facing a threat
A new study has found that native plants in Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather, with a 40 to 50 percent decline in native species in some areas. Dr Julie… Audio
Bringing back ngutukākā from the brink
A community of conservationists is turning State Highway 35 into a Crimson Highway by rewilding the iconic and critically endangered kākābeak.
