Science
LED Streetlights: The unintended consequences
Stop what you're doing and take a look out your window... What catches your eye? Maybe the neighbours house, or if your lucky some of our spectacular scenery... For NMIT research scientist Dr. Ellen… Audio
Yes, your cat is trying to tell you something
Dr Julia de Bres is a sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey. She joins Mark Leishman to tell us how cats use their body language to subtly manipulate us into doing their bidding. Audio
Can artificial rain wash away Delhi's pollution?
As the Indian capital Delhi battles days of toxic air, the city is considering cloud seeding to bring down pollution levels.
Why the search for the Loch Ness monster continues 90 years on
Analysis - Hugh Gray was taking his usual post-church walk around Loch Ness in Scotland on a November Sunday in 1933, when he spotted a strange sight.
The natural hazards in your neighbourhood
GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard looks into why we choose to live where we live, and what the risks are. Graham has recently taken over at GNS as Natural Hazards and Risk Theme Leader. He talks… Audio
If we had to, how would we communicate with aliens?
Right now there are myriad telescopes searching for any sign of life among estimated 100 billion galaxies.
But if we did manage to contact Alien life forms, how would we communicate with them?
Dr… Audio
Challenging sexism in the scientific world
Nicola Gaston is a Professor at Auckland University's school of physics and a leading voice in criticising sexism within the scientific world.
This week she was awarded the Thomson Medal by the Royal… Audio
The Otago Uni student who became an international soil expert
Understanding what makes soil thrive can dramatically reduce the need for fertiliser on farms, says NZ-born soil expert Nicole Masters. "There's this real big push in New Zealand to say 'this isn't… Audio
Helping to revitalise Moriori culture
A Moriori musician, an ethnomusicologist and the Hokotehi Moriori Trust are part of a team helping to revitalise Moriori culture with 3D-printed replicas of traditional bone flutes from Rēkohu the… Audio
Miracle or marketing? The health claims that fell over
A kiwi health drink with some unique ingredients has been making a splash. But after it promised too much in its marketing it's been slapped down by food authorities. Audio
How to speak up without freaking out
Dropping perfectionism and focusing on connection can help take the pressure off verbal communication, says Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams. Audio
Researching why Māori and Pasifika are more affected by brain tumours
Maori are disproportionately affected by brain tumours. Dr Thomas Park using AI to scan a huge library of tumours collected from Maori and Pasifika patients to understand why. Audio
Nights Expert: Maths with Dillon Mayhew
Dillon Mayhew is Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington. Dillon joins Nights to talk numbers for what might be the final… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles takes Auckland Uni to court
She's taken her employer to court over what she claims is a failure to protect her during threats she received for her commentary on Covid-19 and vaccines.
Future of gene tech likely focus for National-led government
The future of controversial gene technologies are expected to be top of agenda for the incoming National-led government.
'I think it's nice to have a few lines' says cosmetic medicine expert
For this week's expert we're investigating beauty treatments, or appearance medicine, with Botox probably one of the best known treatments. We Dr Dani Waxman from 'Central CosMedic'. Audio
James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks
Imagine you could go back in time 4.6 billion years and take a picture of our Sun just as it was being born. What would it look like?
EPA shelves further tests for harmful 'forever chemical' contamination
The Environmental Protection Authority has no plans to do more tests, despite recommendations more be done.
US Vice President Harris calls for action on 'full spectrum' of AI risks
In a speech at the US Embassy in London, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke of the dangers AI could pose for individuals and the Western political system.
Forecasting in changing times
In the last week, Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico with little warning, and Cyclone Lola set a record for the earliest category five cyclone in the southern hemisphere. Climate change is making work… Audio
