Science
The power of the sun in your pocket
Imagine being able to carry your own solar panel around with you, rolled up in your pocket. Audio
Researchers find possums could develop resistance to 1080
Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Scientists concerned over delayed report
Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the infrastructure and funding of science. Association of Scientists co-president Troy… Audio
The chemistry behind big fireworks displays
Waikato-based Martin Van Tiel owns Van Tiel Pyrotechnics - and has been responsible for some of the biggest fireworks displays New Zealand has seen, including the Auckland Millennium celebration and… Audio
What is the SSAG review?
Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the country's science infrastructure and funding.
The scientists who make TV and movie come to life
Erin Macdonald has a PhD in astrophysics. For the past five years, she has been the official science consultant for the Star Trek universe. Audio
ESR proposes to cut 8% of workforce
Cost cutting necessary to fit within a new 'funding envelope,' the Institute of Environmental Science and Research says.
Ageing space probe deploys radio transmitter it hasn't used since 1981
Voyager 1 is now using a radio transmitter it hasn't relied on since 1981 to stay in contact with its team on Earth.
Stockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'
In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of greenhouse gases captured from geothermal power stations.
Capturing greenhouse gases for farm feed
In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of captured greenhouse gases from geothermal power stations Audio
From Taieri to NASA: Our unique cloud formation
The lenticular cloud formation is named the Taieri Pet because locals took a shining to the special shape. Audio
NIWA turning to AI to forecast flooding faster
Staff currently use another form of physical modelling to predict flooding, but it takes 24 hours to develop forecasts.
The fight for the forest and the fernbird
A trip to the Tautuku ecology restoration project to learn about ongoing efforts to help the forest and its inhabitants.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World joins Emile Donovan to share about her upcoming trip to Antarctica, what the 'solar maximum' is, and the big pot of research funding called Horizon Europe.
…How to make robots less creepy
Dr Jessica Turner and her team from the University of Waikato is uncovering how robots are edging into spooky territory. Audio
Up close and personal with great white sharks
Philip White shares his experience as an intern with the Blue Wilderness Research Unit in South Africa. Audio
Mahi tokens launched in project to regrow native habitats
An East Coast beef station has become a test case for a habitat regeneration project offering Mahi Tokens to fund the environmental work.
Exercise shortcuts: micro-workouts hit the spot
Dr Mandy Hagstrom is a senior lecturer in health sciences based at the University of NSW. She joins Jim to discuss micro-exercising. Audio
Why are people in their 30s and 40s experiencing increased memory problems?
According to a recent article in The Boston Globe, people in their 30s and 40s are reporting an unprecedented wave of memory problems. Audio
Proposal to slash size of Royal Society's governing body
The proposal is a "really serious step away" from efforts to diversify the society, a leading scientist says.
