Science
Researchers surprised to find marine animal forests in Wellington's shallow waters
Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio
Critter of the Week: Manawatawhi paua
Paua are a national treasure, as iconically Aotearoa as pineapple lumps and kiwi. Paua have a long history as a source of meaty protein and decoration. This week's critter is the Manawatawhi paua… Audio
Frigid alien planet may offer a glimpse at Earth's distant future
The first rocky planet ever spotted orbiting a burned out star called a white dwarf offers a glimpse of what may be in store for Earth billions of years from now.
Ending 'rivalry' between weather agencies makes sense - forecaster
An independent weather forecaster says merging MetService and NIWA is a smart decision, but many challenges remain for the sector. Audio
What popular TV shows get wrong about forensic science
Ask a forensic scientist to recommend a crime show that accurately portrays their work and they'll probably tell you they can't. Video, Audio
Anxiety and the brain-body connection
Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon on what makes a wobbly polar vortex
Claire Concannon from Our Changing World joins Nights to chat about some interesting stories in the science and science-adjacent worlds. Audio
Our Changing World – Interoception and anxiety
We all experience anxiety – when our brains look into the future and imagine bad things happening. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Claire Concannon learns about research into anxiety that uses breathing experiments to investigate the brain-body connection. Audio
Science: Metformin's anti-aging promise, pitfalls of misnamed
Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at new research into metformin, a diabetes drug that's showing promise in slowing aging. Audio
The supergene responsible for human creativity
As part of her life's work, Dr Lynne Kelly has been exploring the source of human creativity. And in so doing explaining why some people are genetically wired for success in the arts - and whether a… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why voices in older recordings sound so different to voices today?
Professor Catherine Watson from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan to help us answer this aural query Audio
How floating solar panels could help solve NZ's energy crisis
Analysis - Placing solar panels on wastewater ponds could tackle two problems at once: high power prices and algal growth, Faith Jeremiah writes.
Government to have its very own satellite
New Zealand currently relies almost entirely on space assets owned by other countries or companies.
A ditty keeps the doctor away
Music can be medicine. It can help treat diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and depression says neuroscientist Daniel Levitin. He's not just a brain scientist, he's a record producer working with… Audio
New 'ghost shark' discovered in New Zealand waters
A NIWA scientist named the new species - scientific name Harriotta avia - after her grandmother.
The Science of Rapa Nui/ Easter Island
Dr Lisa Matisoo-Smith joins Emile Donovan to help explain new research and what it tells us about the story of Rapa Nui and its people. Audio
Expert Feature: forensic scientist
Today's guest SallyAnn Harbison has been working in the field for over 30 years. She's the Director of Auckland Universities' Forensic science programme, and leads the forensic biology team at ESR… Audio
Graham Leonard: What's the deal with offshore volcanoes?
Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard explains the difference between onshore and offshore volcanoes, and why it's important. Audio
We've been to the moon... Now a moon is coming to us
A 10 metre wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the planet on 29 September. Audio
