Science
Science: What bees and gold nanoparticles can do to cancer
Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn for a look at a new study that's found honeybees can detect the subtle scents of lung cancer in the lab - even from a patient's breath. And researchers… Audio
Both rainy and dry days more extreme as planet heats
Wet days could get 10 percent wetter and the driest group of days 10 percent drier across parts of New Zealand, a new study has found.
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a green crystal-like material found on Superman's home planet - Krypton. The radiation from the rock weakens Superman. Professor Bill Williams tells us if there are any real life… Audio
The end of the National Science Challenges, and where to next?
Analysis - For the last 10 years, the NZ science ecosystem has featured a series of 11 big, keystone projects on big, gnarly challenges.
Petri dish quail parfait, anyone? Behind the scenes at a lab meat factory
Lab-grown food might seem like science fiction, but researchers in NZare already making massive gains in creating meat and dairy products in the lab.
Nine questions with the climate minister
Simon Watts says the methane review will "timebox" the contentious issue and help farmers move on with lowering their climate impact.
Why time feels like it 'speeds up' as we age.
For every single person alive, 2024 has felt like the fastest year ever as time speeds up as you get older. But of course the earth isn't actually orbiting the sun any faster. It's a phenomenon that's… Audio
Black Widow Fighting Pheromones
Scarlett Johansson's character in Black Widow has to fight pheromones in order to beat the evil villain. Anindita Sen explains how pheromones work and whether they could control humans. Audio
Innovative fake cows and sheep net award for vet teachers
Dog vomit, fake blood, and a full size fake cow have won Massey's vet teachers an international prize for their work replacing live animals with models in the classroom. Audio
Amorina Kingdon: How Sound Rules Life Underwater
Science writer Amorina Kingdon's new book explores how underwater animals use sound to survive. Audio
NZ's smallest bird may be 'missing link' in birdsong evolution
Scientists used to think birds were divided into two groups - but the titipounamu, or rifleman, bridges the two. Audio
New evidence may change the Easter Island story
New clues found on Easter Island Rapa Nui challenge the idea that warfare and stripped resources led to a cataclysmic population crash. Audio
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
Massey's fake animals win big
Massey University's School of Veterinary Science have taken home an international prize for their work replacing live animals with models in the classroom. Audio
Why you can get sunburnt through a window but it won't help your vitamin D
Exposure to sunlight through a window has implications for your health. Here's what you need to know.
Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station
NASA has selected Elon Musk's SpaceX company to bring down the International Space Station at the end of its life.
MacGyver's Laser
MacGyver was an 80s icon, with his mullet and ability to turn anything into a tool to save the day. Karen Thorn looks at one episode where the action hero turns some historical artifacts into a laser.
…Kiwi health food science supporter in limbo after funding expires
A group that helps Kiwi businesses investigate the health benefits of the food they produce says as of next week, many of the researchers they've funded will effectively be working for free. Audio
The annual snowline survey
Jump onboard an alpine flight to photograph some glaciers! The annual snowline survey has been running since 1977, but today new techniques are allowing researchers to go beyond 2D photos to make 3D… Audio
Our Changing World – Snowline survey
Jump onboard an alpine flight to photograph some glaciers! The annual snowline survey has been running since 1977, but today new techniques are allowing researchers to go beyond 2D photos to make 3D… Audio
