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The Mātai Medical Institute looks to the future
7 Nov 2024The Mātai Medical Institute has already made waves with its MRI research, but if they have their way, this is just the beginning.
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The fight for the forest and the fernbird
31 Oct 2024A trip to the Tautuku ecology restoration project to learn about ongoing efforts to help the forest and its inhabitants.
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Lead bullets - a health risk to humans and kea
24 Oct 2024New research shows lead-based bullets used to shoot wild game contaminate the meat, posing a health risk to humans and wildlife.
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Bird nest design in a changing climate
17 Oct 2024Claire Concannon learns about variations in bird nest design, and why some species may be better able to cope with rapid change.
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Keeping an eye on the ozone hole
10 Oct 2024Claire Concannon visits a Central Otago NIWA research station to learn how and why they continue to monitor ozone.
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The science behind dog welfare
A dog is a man's best friend, they say, but have we been holding up our end of the bargain?
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Anxiety and the brain-body connection
26 Sep 2024Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
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The teamwork that solved a life-and-death puzzle
19 Sep 2024It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a type of stomach cancer, and they have helped saved thousands of lives along the way.
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The 'science donut' across the ditch
5 Sep 2024Scientists at the Australian Synchrotron use intense beams of light to answer research questions
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Some of the light we cannot see
12 Sep 2024New Zealand researchers are using light from a high-tech synchrotron to investigate advanced materials that could help with next generation computing and combatting climate change.
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Genomics and the future of gene technology in Aotearoa
29 Aug 2024Advances in the field of genomics (the study of DNA and genomes) have meant big leaps in our ability to sequence, understand and manipulate the genomes of living things. Damian Christie explores…
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What else can we learn from wastewater?
Wastewater testing became part of our daily lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what else can it tell us about what's happening in our communities? From looking for illicit drugs, to monitoring…
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Imagining the next generation of robofish
15 Aug 2024They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans.
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Our musical minds
Making and processing music is something unique to human brains, says Dr Sam Mehr. But why are we so attuned to rhythms, melodies and matching tones? Claire and Sam take a deep dive into the universal…
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A year of mainland kākāpō
1 Aug 2024In July 2023 four male kākāpō were released into the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari – part of a new habitat trial to investigate suitable locations for the growing kākāpō population. But…
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A voyage of deep-sea discoveries
25 Jul 2024An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Veronika Meduna meets slimy fish, snails, and tiny…
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Turning food waste into wealth
Avocado seed powder to make snacks, fish waste skin for wound healing, and bioactive compounds made from brewer’s spent grain – Claire Concannon visits a food lab at AUT turning food waste into…
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Looking to the future for a low-lying wetland
11 Jul 2024Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold…
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The world through squid eyes
We might think deep-sea squid look a bit strange, but if they have the capacity for it, they would likely consider us monsters! Claire speaks to a squidologist and a PhD candidate about their research…
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The annual snowline survey
Jump onboard an alpine flight to photograph some glaciers! The annual snowline survey has been running since 1977, but today new techniques are allowing researchers to go beyond 2D photos to make 3D…
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Introducing: Turning The Tide
25 Jun 2024A new six-part video series highlights the state of our oceans, and efforts from researchers, Māori and other partners to develop sustainable solutions.
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Targeting bacteria, and health inequities
Māori and Pacific peoples are three to six times more likely to develop stomach cancer than New Zealanders with European ancestry. Claire Concannon visits a research team taking aim at this disparity.
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Drones for pest control
13 Jun 2024Aotearoa is a country plagued by pests, but conservationists are hoping advances in drone technology could turn the tables. Producer William Ray looks at how drones are being trialled in controlling…
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Inside Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what…
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