Science
Theranos
Elizabeth Holmes is serving prison time for fraud after convincing the world she had developed a simple blood test that could diagnose a range of diseases. Professor Duncan McGillivray looks at… Audio
Mastering AI before it masters you
Generative AI is currently the worst you will ever use - and that's good news, says one expert. Audio
The psychology of buying lottery tickets
The lure of big Lotto jackpots is down to people being bad at assessing probabilities, a psychology professor says. Audio
Dr Peter Sudmant on age and genetics
Genetics matter less the older you get, says a study out of the University of California. What are the implications of that for us? How should we use that information? Dr Peter Sudmant is an… Audio
Animal Societies: Biology Professor Dr Lee Alan Dugatkin
Dr Lee Alan Dugatkin is a distinguished professor of biology at the University of Louisville, and the author of various books. His interests are in the areas of animal behaviour and evolution, and his… Audio
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Screen time before bed isn't as bad as we thought
According to a new worldwide review of evidence, "blue light" before bed doesn't seem to have a significant impact on sleep. Audio
Sea urchin pandemic spreads beyond Red Sea, endangering coral reefs
The species' deaths put the already fragile reef ecosystem in even more peril.
What to know about bird flu in dairy cows and the risk to humans
Explainer - The outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows has been confirmed in Minnesota and Iowa, bringing to 11 the total number of affected states.
Prof Beth Linker: In defence of slouching
A straight spine is so prized in our culture that megastar Taylor Swift is currently performing in a NZ$300 posture-supporting bra. Yet the idea there is a "universal good posture" that will protect… Audio
Earth science: Inspiring the next generation of geologists
The number of students enrolling in the earth scientists is falling, according to data from numerous global geoscience institutes. To counter that, Christchurch-based earth modelling company Seequent… Audio
US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's search for Planet Nine
US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's theory of a ninth planet, lurking on the very edge of our Solar System, is gaining momentum. Audio
What role could NZ's billion dollar space industry
As space gets busier - and more crowded - New Zealand's space industry is drawing interest from our traditional allies. Audio
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak
Colm Healy chats about the magic of material science and possible real life equivalents to Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. Audio
What does a Chief Science Advisor do?
We talk to Professor Simon Kingham about the role of Chief Science Advisor and the many faces of science in the world of transport. Audio
How the power of logic can help improve our lives
While we sometimes need instinct as a guide, as the "guardian of coherence" logic is a more helpful tool, says philosopher Patrick Giraud. In his new book Logic in the Wild, he argues developing a… Audio
'About one in a million': Marine biologist sees shark throw up echidna
He's helped tag about 200 tiger sharks, but this was the first and only time he had seen a shark vomit an echidna.
Inside Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
Student protesters told to avoid 'rabbit holes of pseudoscience'
Stay informed and avoid the "rabbit holes of pseudoscience" - Climate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video
Our Changing World - Exploring Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
