Science
'We need a solution soon' - diaspora on the conflict in DRC
Nearly 7000 people have been killed since January this year in the conflict that's ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the impact of the war with Congolese…
Ditching your smartphone won't stop you being distracted, study finds
While the study is yet to be replicated with different populations, experts not involved agree our brains are being shaped by the apps that battle for our attention.
Rodents observed attempting ‘first aid’ in surprising research
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California observed mice trying to help "resuscitate" their companions. Audio
Is your brain older than your age?
Brain scans show our brains shrink over time and researchers can deduce whether a brain is ageing faster or slower than expected. Audio
Top vaccine official forced out of US FDA
The public health leader, who was a significant figure during the Covid-19 pandemic, was given the choice to resign or be fired.
Elephant seals lived 'from Cape Reinga to Bluff' before humans arrived - study
New research suggests a distinct lineage of elephant seals were well established in New Zealand at the time of human arrival.
Geckos first found in Canterbury in the 1960s could be world's oldest
The two Waitaha geckos were first discovered and marked in the 1960s. Audio
Science exhibition highlights risk of solar tsunamis
A science exhibition looking at the risk of solar tsunamis visited Parliament this week, as part of its nationwide tour. Craig Rodger from the University of Otago was at the event in Parliament ,and… Audio
How Antarctic seals and penguins rely on sea ice
Do penguins and seals share nicely in Antarctica?
Kaikōura’s bid to attract the top marine brains
A study concluded it had the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it could get the funding.
Brains of rugby players shed new light on CTE disease
Researchers looking into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, say they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition. Audio
Largest fully preserved dinosaur claw unearthed in Mongolia
It is the largest claw of its kind found fully preserved in this way, researchers say.
More life!
Penguins that return to the ice in the middle of winter to lay their eggs. Seals that use cracks in the ice to keep their pups safe. And fish that have antifreeze proteins to survive in the icy cold… Audio
Voice of the Sea Ice: Seals and penguins
Meet some of Antarctica's iconic species – emperor penguins and Weddell seals – and learn how they use the ice.
Just outside Scott Base the sea ice squashes up against Ross Island, creating towering… Audio
Feature interview: the true story of the atomic spaceship
Mars by 1965, Saturn by 1970. This was the motto of a group of eminent scientists in the 1950's who had an audacious plan for space travel riding atomic explosions. Physicist Freeman Dyson was part of… Audio
Science: Where conservation funding falls short
Biologist Dr Sophie Fern on which animals or plants attract conservation funding and which get left behind. Audio
Caution urged around beaches after large quake in deep south
The emergency management agency continues to urge caution around beaches at the bottom of the South Island after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. GNS Seismic duty officer Sam Taylor-Offord spoke… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do we remember what we remember?
Emile is joined by Professor Cliff Abraham who is a neuroscientist at the University of Otago. Audio
Can't keep building stop-banks forever - scientists
Researchers say we must change the way we manage river flooding risks, and communities cannot continue to build ever bigger stop-banks.
Sports science: How we keep getting faster, stronger, better
Tauranga boy Sam Ruthe at just 15-years old has become the youngest person ever to run a 4-minute mile. Will a 14-year old accomplish the same, one day? Audio
