Science
Nauru's pathway to deep sea mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules Audio
Our Changing World: Small lanternfish in a big ocean
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon speaks to Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Jeff Shima about a small deep-sea fish that could play a massive role in both the oceanic food web, and… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Could you tunnel through the centre of the earth?
Dr Alfredo Carpineti, astrophysicist and senior staff writer at IFL Science, shares all the ways you would die if you dug a tunnel from New Zealand to Spain. Audio
How do New Zealand apples stay crisp from tree to table?
New Zealand is a world leader in ensuring apples picked here arrive in good nick at their various export markets, says plant physiologists Nicolette Neiman.
Lanternfish: Small fish, big impact
Researchers are investigating whether tiny lanternfish play an outsized role in controlling fish life cycles and carbon storage in the ocean.
The Waikato food-tech company putting science into breakfast
A New Zealand-made product which has been fuelling elite athletes, is now available as a breakfast cereal.
Watch: First video of Earth's surface lurching sideways in quake
Analysis - The footage sheds new light on just how earthquakes work. Video
Eight babies born in UK using material from three people
A major medical breakthrough in the UK is giving hope to hundreds of women who are carriers of a genetic illness. Newcastle University Professor of Reproductive Biology Mary Herbert spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Flood victims will not be on their own, says chair of contentious report
Leader of expert panel clarifies recommendations on how the government should adapt to climate change, saying there should always be a social safety net. Audio
Suddenly feeling older? That sounds about right...
Evidence is mounting that we age in bursts rather than gradually. Audio
Sleep expert: Professor Russell Foster
Professor Russell Foster joins Jim to answer your questions about bad dreams and poor sleep. Audio
New research on Auckland's volcanos
Auckland is known for its volcanic cones - and while an eruption is very unlikely to happen, the volcanic field is technically still active. Audio
Water and wildfire: partnering with NASA for a more
Space may be the final frontier, but it is also an increasingly viable one for New Zealand as our scientists partner with NASA to engage in mutually beneficial research. Audio
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
New 'Institute for Advanced Technology' announced
Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the economy.
Astronomers catch exact moment new solar system formed
Astronomers have, for the first time, caught the exact moment a new solar system starts to form. Purdue University assistant professor, astronomer and lead researcher Merel van 't Hoff spoke to Corin… Audio
Babies born using DNA of three people, may cut disease risk
The eight newborns are the result of a new IVF technique.
MPI on campylobacter study showing four die a year
A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
