Science
Bloodsuckers Blood drive
Learn about bloodsuckers from legends to leeches and donate some too at Auckland Museum next weekend.
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Funding research for economic return sounds good – but that's not how science really works
The announcement that half of New Zealand's sole fund for fundamental science won't cover social sciences and the humanities came as a shock to many, writes Nicola Gaston.
The glass sponges of Antarctica
Underneath the flat white expanse of sea ice, the Antarctic seafloor is a world of colour, structures and life, with mysterious giant glass sponges at the centre of it all.
'Just ill-informed': Anger as all Marsden Fund humanities research cut
Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio
Association of Scientists on cuts to humanities funding
The Association of Scientists says the slashing of funding for humanities and social sciences research is "chilling". Association of Scientists co-president Dr Troy Baisden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The sound of summer is about to arrive
You might have already heard them where you are, and if not... it's any day now. Cicada season is upon us. Audio
'Chilling': Govt slashes Marsden Fund money for humanities, social sciences
Cutting all research funding for the fields is a massive step backwards, critics say.
Our Changing World: Glass sponges in Antarctica
On Our Changing World, we head to Antarctica to join an international team of researchers studying the giant glass sponges that live on the seafloor.
While the sea ice might be a flat white… Audio
NEMA unveils space weather plan
The National Emergency Management Agency has unveiled its plan for what to do if space weather hits New Zealand. NEMA Chief Science Adviser Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where does water come from?
Each Tuesday, here on Nights we're aiming to answer those unshakable questions lurking in the back of your mind. Tonight... Where does water come from? Which seems like a very simple question but we… Audio
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu found in New Zealand, should we be worried?
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu was confirmed in an Otago egg farm over the weekend.
To help us understand what's happening now we're joined by University of Otago virologist Jemma Geoghegan. Audio
Dissection of rare whale begins: 'This is an extraordinary thing'
The dissection of a rare spade-toothed whale in Dunedin is extraordinary and a world first, say scientists.
Nights Science: Derelict Buildings
Jeff Fahrensohn is the building inspection manager for Auckland Council.
He speaks to Emile Donovan about why it can be so difficult to restore some of our most love buildings. Audio
Rocket launch in China captured by photographer in Otago
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
Wellington startup has unlimited clean energy in its sights
In a commercial warehouse overlooking the ocean in Wellington, a startup is trying to recreate the power of a star using an unconventional "inside out" reactor
'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
"I might cry" : Nanogirl Labs founder on liquidation
Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.
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Australia bans social media for under 16s
Australia has officially banned social media for children aged under 16. University of Auckland senior research fellow Samantha Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
University of Auckland opens Autism Research Clinic
The clinic will offer genetic diagnosis for autism.
Pacific Scientific: The secrets of Samoan plants
Today we have an episode from the ABC series Pacific Scientific.
The series travels across the Pacific to meet researchers tackling different problems – from climate change to protecting baby… Audio
