Research
Dr Justin O'Sullivan: ground breaking findings by the Liggins Insitute through 3D gene mapping
Dr Justin O'Sullivan from the Liggins Institute explains the break through they've made in understanding why people with type 1 diabetes often contract seemingly unrelated diseases by using 3D gene… Audio
Richard Baldwin: The globotics upheaval
The globotics upheaval – a combination of globalisation and robotics – is coming, and it's taking jobs with it. Dr Richard Baldwin has written a book looking at the future of work and warns of a… Audio
Recent migrants face more bias, but feel safer than those born in NZ
Recent migrants are more likely to face bias, but feel safer than people who are born in New Zealand or have been here more than five years. New research from Stats NZ shows that about 26 percent of… Audio
The future of Augmented Reality
Augmented reality has the potential to change the way people live and work - but there are significant challenges to overcome before the technology is used in everyday life. Computer scientist… Audio
Virtual pregnancy, loot boxes and dark web among research granted funding
Cutting edge cyber and electronic technology is leading the way in this year's Marsden Fund announcements.
Myrtle rust research
Scientists are working to better understand the invasive plant disease myrtle rust, and how it might impact native plants and ecosystems. Audio
Myrtle rust research
Scientists are working to better understand the invasive plant disease myrtle rust, and how it might impact native plants and ecosystems.
AudioTech industry sees only positives in latest R&D tax policy
The technology and innovation industry says the government's measures to encourage businesses to invest in research and development is a win. Audio
Children's prescriptions for antidepressant up 50 percent - research
New research has uncovered a sharp rise in prescription medicine use by children, including a 50 percent increase in prescriptions for the antidepressant fluoxetine.
Today's teens more obese, less fit than 30 years ago
New research from Otago University says teenagers are heavier and less fit than their parents were at the same age. Kate McCartney from Sport Wellington joins us to explain how to turn that around. Audio
John Zalcberg, Richard Vines: Kiwis denied life-saving drugs
NZ is lagging well behind even poor nations when it comes to funding advanced cancer drugs. Australian researcher Professor John Zalcberg and Richard Vines from Rare Cancers Australia founder are part… Audio
Juliet Gerrard: new science advisor to the PM
The Prime Minister's chief science advisor officially starts her job today. Juliet Gerrard has taken over the role from Sir Peter Gluckman who was in the job for just over nine years. Professor… Audio
Business issues - technology change and an ageing population
A new report has found technological change and an ageing population are the issues exercising the minds of the country's firms, rather than growth in Asia and climate change. Audio
Study reveals sharks not hooked on classical tunes
Research about sharks being confused by classical music has caused gnashing of teeth. Video
Dolphin tourism could be hurting species
New Zealand has lessons to learn from crucial research conducted on dolphin tourism.
Editing Our Genes: Pest Control
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand. Audio
Editing Our Genes: Agriculture
Kim Hill talks with Josephine Johnston, Julie Everett-Hincks, Kevin Prime, and William Rolleston about the impact of new technologies on agriculture. Are we in the post-Frankenfood era? Audio
Alcohol in supermarkets targets kids
Kiwi kids are hit with alcohol messaging nearly every time they go to the supermarket. New research has found children are exposed to marketing for beer and wine 85 per cent of trips to the grocery… Audio
Editing our genes: medical issues
Should we do something just because we can? Such as engineering DNA - something now within reach. Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Peter Fineran, Colin Gavaghan and Jennie Harre Hindmarsh. Audio
The massive business of scientific publishing
While mainstream media and the publishing industry are grappling with the challenges of the digital age, the hugely profitable business of scientific publishing seems to be going from strength to… Audio
