Science
Enormous dinosaur goes on show at Te Papa
Replicas of one of the biggest dinosaur skeletons ever discovered will be on display in Wellington this summer.
Watch: Rocket Lab's latest launch
Watch: Rocket Lab has launched a small Earth-imaging satellite from Māhia for a Japanese company. Video
Man-made 'liquid trees' cleaning the air in Serbia
Dr. Ivan Spasojevic has created "liquid trees" which turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen and further help to clean harmful pollutants from the air. He talks to First Up about his world-first… Audio
Astronomy with Alan Gilmore
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore joins us for his regular astronomy chat. Tonight, he's talking about the meteor shower earlier… Audio
Underwater slips and slides
Off the coast of New Zealand, deep underwater, the seafloor shifts in landslides and slow-motion earthquakes. Claire Concannon meets two researchers investigating geological phenomena that could pose… Audio
LK-99 superconductor claims 'baseless', say experts
The results - which would have revolutionised power grids and computing - could not be replicated, a new paper says.
Scientist snaps extremely rare half-male, half-female bird
Only two of its kind have been seen in more than 100 years, and Professor Hamish Spencer's photos may be the best ever.
Our Changing World – 3D mapping the Hikurangi subduction zone
Off the coast of Gisborne, slow-motion earthquakes are occurring in an area where one tectonic plate dives under another. A research team have mapped this area, known as the Hikurangi subduction zone… Audio
Podcast Critic: Evie Ashton
Today Evie talks to Jesse about podcasts Ologies and Connections. Both are science related. Audio
Science: Modifying power of eels
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles discusses how electric eels may genetically modify organisms around them, and how birds in Europe have been building nests using anti-bird spikes. Audio
Night sky set to reveal a comet's meteor shower - weather willing
Keen star gazers should look up at the night sky especially between 8pm and 11pm today. Audio
Bright lights causing trouble for plants, animals
Bright lights at night are not a delight for Aotearoa's plants and animals.
New research from Nelson's polytechnic shows the area of New Zealand that gets artificially lit increased by more than… Audio
Meteor shower set to be visible tonight
A rare spectacle is set to appear in the sky tonight in the form of a meteor shower.
A meteor shower is expected to be visible on Tuesday between 8pm and 12.30am as Earth passes through the debris… Audio
Rocket Lab aims to launch new mission next week
New Zealand company Rocket Lab is doing a dress rehearsal later today for its latest satellite mission.
Simon Denny: Optimism and the race to space
Berlin-based New Zealand artist Simon Denny likes to explore and play with the intersections of art, power and new technology. He represented New Zealand at the 2015 Venice Biennale with "Secret… Audio
Groundbreaking neurological research goes global
The Mātai research centre is taking world leading medical imaging research from Gisborne to the globe. Audio
Hunt on at remote Southland beach for great white shark's missing tag
Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle is a six-inch satellite transponder and the haystack a beach covered in mussel shells. Audio
Watch the skies - Spectacular meteor shower over Aotearoa next week
While meteor showers are not uncommon, Tuesday night's event promises to be unique. Audio
Scientists map the damage cyclones can create - including what we can't see
From reefs to rugged hillsides, scientists have been mapping the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to help inform future decisions about where to build, and how storms impact the environment.
Starry, starry night: meteor shower heading for Aotearoa
While meteor showers are not uncommon, Tuesday night's event promises to be unique. Among those looking forward to this celestial event is Otago University geologist Professor James Scott. He speaks… Audio
