Science
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.
Fidgeting to focus?
A team at Mātai Medical Institute are investigating the role of fidgeting for people with ADHD.
Research ship giving NZ scientists insight into ocean floor
A state-of-the-art German research ship is giving local scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motu. Environment reporter Kate Green… Audio
An inside look a state-of-the-art research ship
RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.
Recruiting the birds to bring back the bush
Bird-feeding 'seed islands' are being trialled to speed up native forest regeneration.
Rocket Lab launches satellite from Mahia peninsula
The satellite was launched for US company BlackSky.
New Zealand Drug Foundation creates guidelines for medical cannabis use in the workforce
The New Zealand Drug Foundation has created a guideline for medicinal cannabis use in the workforce. New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
A situation report on climate change
The past 25 months have shown alarming signs that a dramatic period of climate change is imminent. Audio
Batteries - how to make them last longer
From massive power grids to tiny medical implants that keep our hearts beating, batteries are the backbone of modern technology. But how do we ensure they remain reliable? Audio
Callaghan shutdown: 'Trying to build a plane as we're falling off a cliff'
The mood at Callaghan Innovation is grim, scientists say, as they scramble to secure themselves new jobs, or head overseas.
Shower Thoughts: Why do different countries use different shaped electrical sockets?
Master Electricians senior technical tutor Raymond Tancrel joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
