Science
Shining a light on the Southern Ocean's deep, dark underworld
Four thousand metres below the surface lies a mysterious and alien world with a staggering diversity of strange creatures.
Could this Aussie plum hold the key to preventing dementia?
Scientists at three Australian universities believe a dark purple plum bred in Queensland could help delay or even prevent dementia.
Webb telescope captures planet's death plunge into star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a planet's death plunge into a star caused by the gradual erosion of the alien world's orbit.
Happiness with Marc Wilson
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to share his views on happiness and whether being in a live-in relationship has any impact on cognitive decline. Audio
Dan Baumgardt: How the brain can switch off pain
Dr Dan Baumgardt is both a GP and a lecturer in neuroscience and physiology at the University of Bristol. He joins Jim to discuss the science of pain. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back to talk protein - how much do we actually need? Audio
New Zealand's estuaries 'in hot water'
A high rate of sedimentation mean our estuaries are getting shallower, but the road to fixing the damage is a much deeper issue. Audio
Optimal coffee brewing technique revealed
Scientists have figured out an optimal method to get more out of a coffee bean so coffee drinkers can either have a stronger brew or use fewer beans for the same taste. Wellington's Pour and Twist… Audio
Is New Zealand doing its bit in combating climate change?
We might be a small fish in a big pond, but are we doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Can earthquakes set off volcanic eruptions, and vice versa?
Researches aim to answer that question in a study of Lake Taupō's supervolcano, and the threat of a "dramatic feedback loop" causing immense destruction.
Voice of the Sea Ice: New Zealand’s Paris Agreement commitments
Human-induced warming is having an impact on Earth’s systems, including ice melt in Antarctica. So what is the world doing about it?
The current global pact, the Paris Agreement, was signed in… Audio
Mt Taranaki eruption could cut off 5000 farms
Researchers many roads and bridges around the mountain could be affected if the volcano were ever to erupt.
Science: GE wolf back from extinction - or is it?
Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to look at the success had by Colossal Biosciences at bringing back the dire wolf, which went extinct 12,500 years ago. Audio
Massive NASA balloons to lift off in Wānaka
Each of the 'super pressure balloons' is roughly the size of a rugby stadium.
Nights at the Museum: British Lawnmower Museum
The British Lawnmower Museum houses over 300 special rare machines and memorabilia as part of its one thousand machine collection. Audio
Scientists claim to have brought back the dire wolf
The species died out 12,500 years ago, and was made famous by HBO TV series Game of Thrones.
Fluoride with Sir Peter Gluckman
Sir Peter Gluckman served as the chief science advisor to three Prime Ministers, from 2009 to 2018. He is the managing trustee of thinktank Koi Tū the Centre for Informed Futures, which has just been… Audio
Feature interview: the romantic comedy fact checkers
Paul Eastwick studies attraction and relationships and fact checks Hollywood's version of romance in his podcast, Love Factually. Audio
Research fund provides valuable step in medical research pathway
Government funds often prioritise established researchers, but untried testing can still prove their concepts.
Is daylight saving really bad for us?
Feeling jet lagged today? There's a reason for that, Professor Erik Herzog tells Sunday Morning. Audio
