Science
Cow Communication: more than a moo
Leonie Cornips has spent six years immersed in the lives of cows. She tells Jim about their complex method of communication. Audio
Lynne Peeples: Resetting the Body Clock
Getting your circadian rhythm right can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health. Science journalist Lynne Peeples shares her findings. Audio
Róisín Owens: The brain-gut connection
We often think of bacteria as germs that can make us sick, but there are trillions of different bacteria in our gut producing molecules that help us. Audio
Study finds link between ADHD and paracetamol in pregnancy
A study of over 300 women in the US is adding to research suggesting a link between pregnant women who take paracetamol and the prevalence of ADHD in their children. Audio
Mount Vesuvius turned an ancient brain into glass, here's how
Scientists say they have worked out the sequence of events that likely killed the victim and led to the formation of the unique and puzzling glass
Peeking further into the universe than ever before
NASA's new SPHEREx infrared telescope, which is scheduled for launch this weekend, could answer our biggest questions about the universe. Audio
The carbon accountant
A young Kiwi accountant was about to take a deep dive into climate change and is now recognised as a leader in the field of carbon accountancy. Audio
Keeping tabs on Fiordland's sharks
Researchers are using acoustic tags to keep track of sharks in Fiordland's sounds.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World joins Emile Donovan to chat about a shake-up in predator-free project funding. Audio
Our Changing World: Tracking sevengill sharks in Fiordland
On Our Changing World, we hop onboard the Department of Conservation boat Southern Winds in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland.
The team are doing scientific dives to document the different habitats in the… Audio
The tool for forecasting volcanic eruptions
The Whakaari/White Island tragedy has led scientists to develop an eruption predictor tool using AI, which they hope will prevent another fatal volcanic disaster. Audio
What happened to NZ birds the last time the climate changed
When humans arrived in New Zealand they set about dramatic changes to the landscape, which in turn impacted birdlife. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans have different blood types?
NZ Blood Service's transfusion medicine specialist Richard Charlewood joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Feature interview: the Alzheimer's scandal
Billions of dollars poured into Alzheimer's disease research has brought us no closer to understanding why some people lose their memories and fade away in front of their families. Yes, the human… Audio
The science of pain
University of Bristol neuroscientist Dr Dan Baumgardt explains what goes on in our brains to create pain - and why soldiers on battlefields can temporarily disconnect from pain to stay alive. Audio
Dozens of jobs open up ... in Antarctica
Job openings so cool they're practically icy have opened up on the southern continent. Audio
Sarah Hart: What's in a coincidence?
After a strange experience in a coffee shop, British mathematician Sarah Hart started thinking about the probabilities of coincidences. Audio
Ovarian cancer detection research receives funding boost
Research into improving the detection of ovarian cancer is set to get a boost thanks to funding from the Cancer Society.
Graham Leonard on landslides
On the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, GNS Science principal scientist and friend of the show Graham Leonard joins Mihi to talk about landslides. Audio
Why fidgeting might be a good idea
A team at Mātai Medical Institute are investigating the role of fidgeting for people with ADHD.
