Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about artificial wombs, fit fathers and how Tibetan people have adapted to high altitudes. Audio
Fears over new superbug in NZ
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles explains why the new superbug CPE is a serious threat. A New Zealand Medical Journal article warns a group of bacteria known as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
The prototype device that can suck water out of the air - even in conditions of just 20 to 30 % humidity, a bid to reduce the numbers of animals used to test new medicines and how locusts are helping… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles on the end of antibiotics
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles explores the looming crisis of antibiotic resistance and how it will impact New Zealand. She says time is running out to avoid living in a world where surgery would be… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Siouxsie Wiles explains why government grown weed isn't dank enough for US scientists, why neuro-science journals are becoming increasingly unreadable, and a cheap way of finding new uses for existing… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles has a warning about so-called stem cell therapies, and enthuses about the seemingly indestructible microscopic creatures known as water bears. Audio
The Five Second Rule Does Apply
A British germ expert says it is ok to eat food after you've dropped it on the floor, as long as you pick it up quickly. We ask microbiologist, Dr Siouxsie Wiles if she believes in the five second… Audio
The 'hidden figures' of New Zealand science
To celebrate International Women's Day Siouxsie talks about some of the most significant female scientists from New Zealand's past. Audio
The Lego Women of NASA
Lego has announced that it will developing a "Women of NASA" set. It will feature figurines of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and Katherine Johnson, the African American physicist and… Audio, Gallery
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about how farming helps pest fish invade our streams, and the disease that may have wiped out 80% of the Aztecs. Audio
Science Commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new way of printing on paper using light, and reveals that fish use their pee to communicate with each other in a fight. Audio
Reeling in the year 2016 (part 2)
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Lara Strongman and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, viewing and media. Audio
Reeling in the year 2016
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Lara Strongman and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, viewing and media Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about why some people struggle hold a conversation while looking someone in the eye, and reveals which sea creature can compete with an… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week Siouxsie talks about why you probably shouldn't take vitamin D supplements, the satellite made by South African teenage girls and how a predatory bacteria could fight superbugs. Siouxsie… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Siouxsie reports in from the Singularity Summit in Christchurch to tell us why we should care about Antibiotic Awareness week and new discoveries about why we crave salt Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week Siouxsie tells us about GE spinach plants which can detect explosives, a study into the mitochondria of autistic people and debunks a myth about cranberry juice. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week Siouxsie discusses the Japanese researchers turning mouse stem cells into eggs, a new diabetes test based on sweat and the invasive plants which dye yellow woodpeckers red. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Dr Siouxie Wiles talks about the underwater dawn chorus and new research suggesting TV cooking shows may be bad for our health! Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Dr Siouxsie Wiles discusses new research suggesting how drunk you feel depends on your mates, an experiment showing bacteria becoming resistant to an antibiotic in just 11 days, and she debunks the 5… Audio