Dr Claire Concannon

It made international headlines last year. What does a scientific dissection of the world's rarest whale involve?

Fiordland's protected black corals provide crucial habitat. But how resilient are they to change?

We might be a small fish in a big pond, but are we doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

If sea ice has entered a new regime, what does that mean for Antarctica, and for us?

Do penguins and seals share nicely in Antarctica?

Scientists are uncovering the secrets of the tiny critters that live among the sea ice in Antarctica.

The freezing and melting of Antarctic sea ice is one of the biggest annual changes on the planet.

From historic expeditions to modern day science, Antarctic exploration is a unique and dangerous experience.

Researchers are using acoustic tags to keep track of sharks in Fiordland's sounds.

A team at Mātai Medical Institute are investigating the role of fidgeting for people with ADHD.

Bird-feeding 'seed islands' are being trialled to speed up native forest regeneration.

The Eastern Whio Link project is protecting a population of 'scrappy little ducks'.

What lives on an active volcano in Antarctica?

The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre is empowering the local community to minimise waste and learn about biodiversity.

Using cameras, AI and a networking system, a team in Queenstown are trialling 'smart' traps to help them battle predators in difficult-to-reach areas.

From the puzzles of our mind to the deep sea and the far-flung subantarctic islands, these podcast episodes have explored our changing world in 2024.

Methane is escaping from below the seafloor in Antarctica - what are the potential implications for further warming of the planet?

Tuatara have changed little since their ancestors hung out with dinosaurs, but what about their gut bacteria?

Underneath the flat white expanse of sea ice, the Antarctic seafloor is a world of colour, structures and life, with mysterious giant glass sponges at the centre of it all.

The Mātai Medical Institute has already made waves with its MRI research, but if they have their way, this is just the beginning.

A trip to the Tautuku ecology restoration project to learn about ongoing efforts to help the forest and its inhabitants.

Claire Concannon learns about variations in bird nest design, and why some species may be better able to cope with rapid change.

Claire Concannon visits a Central Otago NIWA research station to learn how and why they continue to monitor ozone.

A dog is a man's best friend, they say, but have we been holding up our end of the bargain?