Gns Science
Pre-dinosaur fossils uncovered in Canterbury
A 246-million-year-old fossil discovered in Canterbury has upended long-standing theories about how early sea-going reptiles dispersed around the globe. Dr Hamish Campbell speaks to Mark. Audio
Green hydrogen developments promise a lower carbon future
It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production Audio
Green hydrogen developments promise a lower carbon future
It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production
AudioWellington slips: Modified ground more at risk than natural slopes
Modified ground used to fill Wellington's valleys nearly 100 years ago is growing old and putting the city at greater risk of landslips, a geomorphologist has warned. Audio
Grass and the science of urban CO2
Jocelyn Turnbull from GNS Science is measuring how much CO2 we're producing in NZ towns - and she's doing it by cutting the grass. Audio
Grass and the science of urban CO2
Jocelyn Turnbull from GNS Science is measuring how much CO2 we're producing in NZ towns - and she's doing it by cutting the grass.
AudioAir pollution - the invisible killer
GNS Science monitors levels of air pollution around New Zealand, especially small particles that can have severe health effects. Audio
Air pollution - the invisible killer
GNS Science monitors levels of air pollution around New Zealand, especially small particles that can have severe health effects.
AudioA spotlight on NZ lakes - Lakes380 part 2
380 New Zealand lakes are in the spotlight, and Marcus Vandergoes from GNS Science explains what happens to the thousands of sediment cores that will reveal a 1000-year history for each lake. Audio
A spotlight on NZ lakes - Lakes380 part 2
380 New Zealand lakes are in the spotlight, and Marcus Vandergoes from GNS Science explains what happens to the thousands of sediment cores that will reveal a 1000-year history for each lake.
AudioOur Changing World for 28 November 2019
Sediment cores from the Lakes380 project, which is building a 1000-year history for 10 percent of New Zealand's lakes, are housed at GNS's National Isotope Centre. Audio
Our Changing World for 21 November 2019
Susie Wood from the Cawthron Institute talks about Lakes 380, which will reveal a 1000-year history of 10 percent of NZ lakes, plus the element terbium. Audio
Lakes380 to reveal 1000-year history of lakes - part 1
Susie Wood from the Cawthron Institute says that sediment cores & eDNA will reveal a 1000-year history for 380 NZ lakes. Audio
Lakes380 to reveal 1000-year history of lakes - part 1
Susie Wood from the Cawthron Institute says that sediment cores & eDNA will reveal a 1000-year history for 380 NZ lakes.
AudioTracking carbon in cities. If you can't measure it how can you regulate it ?
Knowing exactly the amount of fossil fuel emissions that comes from urban areas is essential to track the progress carbon mitigation plans. That's why researchers from GNS Science have been… Audio
How do you prepare for a major earthquake?
The massive Alpine Fault is due for another big earthquake and scientists have been drawing up a scenario of what the devastation would look like. They are part of Project AF8, a South Island-wide… Audio
Sinkhole will grow in futher rainfall events
GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott says a giant sinkhole that opened up after heavy rain over the weekend is the biggest he's ever seen in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Marcus Vandergoes from GNS: $12m to test lakes
A project to look at the health of 380 of our lakes has been given $12 million in government funding. The study will be carried out by GNS Science and the Cawthron Institute. Environmental change… Audio
‘Slow slip' earthquakes explained
New research shows the Kaikōura quake sparked massive slow slip events up to 600km away. What are they and why do they matter?
Kermadecs remain important NZ scientific outpost
Dozens of staff from New Zealand's Department of Conservation, MetService and GNS Science agencies are conducting work in the Kermadecs. Audio
