Siouxsie Wiles
Covid19 myths and how to avoid them
Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Jesse for an update on Covid19 and to try and dispel some of the misinformation floating around. Audio
Corona virus declared a pandemic by WHO, what does that mean?
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronvirus a pandemic, we speak to Dr Siouxsie Wiles about what that means. US correspondent Simon Hampton also updates what's happening in the U.S where… Audio
The Covid curve, caterpillar plastic eaters
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles updates Kathryn on developments with Covid-19 - and why we all need to help flatten the Covid curve. She'll also look at how the beeswax-melting digestive system of… Audio
Fighting coronavirus myths as second case of Covid-19 confirmed in New Zealand
A second case of Covid 19 in New Zealand was confirmed by the Ministry of Health this morning. Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Microbiologist from Auckland University joins Jesse explain the significance of this.
…Microbiologist concerned 5 days sick leave not enough
Staying on Covid-19 - a microbiologist is concerned New Zealand's standard five day sick leave entitlement could stop people taking the required time off to combat or recover from the virus. On Friday… Audio
Yes, your kids are turning your hair grey
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to look at experiments in mice which has shown stress does result in grey fur, leading researchers to believe they've figured… Audio
Taboo on salary talk hampering pay equity - female researchers
Women working in research say breaking the taboo of talking about salary may be a way forward on pay equity.
A Canterbury University study, released on Thursday, found women working in research in… Audio
New virus in China causing concern in NZ
The Ministry of Health has warned health professionals about an outbreak of a deadly new virus in China, which has killed two people and infected at least 62. Audio
Haere Ra 2019. A Decade in Review
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Courtney Johnston and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, art and media. Audio
Haere Ra, 2019
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Courtney Johnston and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, art and media Audio
1080 or not? New antibiotics discovered and why we freeze
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles gets excited about a new class of antibiotics from one of her favourite bacterial families and explains why we might freeze when startled.
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Ditch the supplements and sci-fi holograms
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a review of major trials that shows healthy adults don't need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements. We're also one step closer to… Audio
Measles long-term impact, tsunami fungus and bendy materials
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about the new findings into how measles can weaken the immune system for years after an infection, the fungus that migrated from the tropics… Audio
Mutating monarchs, app eye scans and tsunami fungi
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about the three mutations it can take for Monarch butterflies to feed on poisonous milkweed and use the poison on its predators. She'll also… Audio
E-ciggies asthma risk, a nose for therapy and the IgNobels
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at a new study in mice which suggests flavoured e-cigarettes may worsen asthma, an electronic nose which can detect chemicals in the breath of lung cancer… Audio
Supercool organs, good sleep genes and smart parasites
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at how an improved supercooling method could extend the life of donated organs by a day, the genetic mutation that makes people feel rested on just six hours… Audio
Could kānuka stop kauri dieback?
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at new research suggesting kanuka produces compounds with the ability to paralyse the spores that spread kauri dieback. Could differences in the shape of the… Audio
It’s been art vs. science – should it instead be art and science?
The connection between science and art is tested by Siouxsie Wiles, Rebecca Priestley, Huhana Smith and Anne Noble in conversation with Kim Hill. Audio
Glow-in-the-dark sharks and self-driving bikes
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles looks at a study which discovered why sharks glow in the depths of the ocean, researchers have created an artificial 'eye-on-a-chip' complete with a blinking eyelid… Audio
Safe sex talks, unhatched chick bonds and stickier plaster
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study which suggests having the sex talk with your kids won't delay them having sex - but it's more likely to be safe. Unhatched… Audio
