Science
Why people with dementia can be so moved by music
Researchers are looking into why patients can still have a powerful response to music even as their memory fades.
Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing and rely on birds such as tui and bellbirds for… Audio
A local take on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)
On Monday we spoke with the director of 'The Age Of Disclosure' about his new documentary on UFO's .. which are now officially known as UAP's or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Loads of you got in… Audio
Could tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease? Well, that's what some New Zealander researchers are trying to find out. Parkinson's disease affects more than 12,000 New Zealanders and… Audio
How long will my Christmas ham last in the fridge? (And other summer food tips)
A survival guide for your ham, potato salads, barbecues and seafood.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight, some Xmas themed science research, including the science of cooking the perfect turkey. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the manosphere - a part of the internet that capitalises on the insecurities of… Audio
Unis strike deal to keep access to top scientific journals
Universities have announced a deal with academic publisher Elsevier that will save them money and increase public access to their research.
Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon joins Jesse to share some exciting news about the Kakapo Files. Audio
Can you donate your poo in New Zealand?
Even if public enthusiasm was high, the demanding and stringent donor process means only a select few can help advance this unusual but promising therapy.
Feature interview: The Art of Sisu
The Danes have hygge, a cultural inclination to try to make things cosy. In Finland, they have a very different cultural trait called sisu, a quiet, inner strength drawn from surviving hardship. Dr… Audio
Could 2026 see the biggest boost in kākāpō numbers yet?
Hopes are high for a bumper kākāpō breeding season - and RNZ will be there to cover it.
It’s OK not to be calm in an emergency
In the wake of last month's deadly tower fire in Hong Kong, what safety advice can help people survive in a similar situation? Audio
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest headlines from the world of science, including whether lettuces respond to music. Audio
James O’Hanlon: Liars, Cheats and Copycats
A new book by Australian science communicator James O'Hanlon explores the ingenious ways animals use deception to survive. Audio
Māori rock art one of 12 research areas to get funding boost
The Royal Society Te Apārangi announced the 12 recipients of its Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship for 2025 this week.
Research finds music trends reflect mood of society
Music can do wonders for the mood. Researchers have discovered music can also reflect the mood of society. Markus Foramitti, one of the study's authors, spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Te Papa exhibition takes visitors on a journey into nature
Breathe | Mauri Ora opens at Te Papa this weekend and uses an immersive experience to explore the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath. Audio
Auckland team uses umbilical stem cells to treat eye disease
If things went wrong, the stem cells could turn into other cells - like for hair or teeth - instead of eyes. Audio
Glyphosate safety paper retraction exposes ghostwriting in science
New Zealand-based scientist Dr Sasha (Alexander) Kaurov formally requested the retraction, and he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
