Science
James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics
Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse… Audio
Exploring the dinosaur 'River of Death'
Seventy-two million years ago in Alberta, Canada thousands of dinosaurs were killed by one devastating event. The mass grave is hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest and nicknamed the "River of… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where does bellybutton fluff come from?
Nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
International scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Leading earthquake researchers and modellers have convened to tackle how to estimate the size of an impending earthquake.
No single approach to migraine prevention is effective, research finds
Around half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments to ease their symptoms, new research has revealed. The Migraine in Aotearoa New Zealand survey from University of Otago… Audio
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How home owners can move the dial on climate change
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play.
The electricity evangelist spreading the solar message
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play. Audio
'Flipping the script' - record number of PhD scholarships granted in Māori Cancer Researcher Awards
One of the recipients of the Māori Cancer Researcher Awards lost her mother to cancer as a child, and still remembers how exclusionary the process was for her whanau.
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Will AI ever reach true consciousness?
The dazzling growth of AI in recent years has reignited discussion around whether machines could reach a true state of consciousness. But what exactly is consciousness? Scientists are still trying to… Audio
The McMigraine hack: does it really work?
Dr Fiona Imlach joins Jim to discuss migraine disease, its causes, and what can help. Audio
Are all memories real?
Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston, Gabrielle Principe joins Jim to discuss the intricacies of remembering. Audio
Astrophysicist Dr Michelle Thaller
Matariki is just around the corner, and flying in for the event is renowned NASA science communicator Dr Michelle Thaller. Audio
Grand ideas: a new prosthetic leg
Ruby Keegan is working on a prosthetic limb which can be worn in and out of the water - giving amputees the freedom to move easily between land to sea. She's just won Massey University's Grand Ideas… Audio
Science sector sounds alarm over funding shake-up
The science sector, once hailed for its agility and ingenuity, is now grappling with a crisis of confidence.
The science sector sounds the alarm
Researchers brace for an uncertain future and warn of lasting damage after a funding shake-up. Audio
Podcast Critic
Regular Afternoons podcast critic Alan Doak has been listening to Instant Genius by the folk that make BBC Science Focus Magazine and The Economics of Everyday Things hosted by journalist Zachary… Audio
Science: How sitting shrinks your brain, crime from the cradle
Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
