Science
The physical toll of nine months on the ISS
Swollen faces, struggling to walk and a loss of vision are just some of the effects of a prolonged trip to space, but scientists say the health of astronauts can help people back on Earth. Audio
Getting more out of ketamine treatment for depression
Ketamine has a verity of uses, most famously as horse tranquillizer. Audio
What lives in Antarctic sea ice?
Scientists are uncovering the secrets of the tiny critters that live among the sea ice in Antarctica.
Voice of the Sea Ice: The small things
In this week's instalment of Voice of the Sea Ice, Claire Concannon visits Dr Natalie Robinson’s sea ice camp out on McMurdo Sound – the patch of ocean near Scott Base.
A team of nine from different… Audio
Hunt on after meteorite crashes in the Hawke's Bay
Hunting for what could be the country's eleventh meteorite is like looking for a needle in a haystack, an expert says. Audio
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Who's responsible when space missions go wrong?
The stranded astronauts' return has raised difficult questions about space missions and what happens if they don't go to plan.
Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island moving away from sea floor
Scientists fighting the spread of Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island say they're starting to see the invasive weed move away from the sandy sea floor. It's the Caulerpa growing on the rocky reefs that's… Audio
The hunt for the Hawkes Bay meteorite
New Zealand is the landing place for a growing number of meteorites, and Hawkes Bay is the latest focus. Audio
Scientist looks to create unique 'NZ-flavoured' meat flake
Dr Renyu Zhang said it will be similar to traditional Japanese product Katsuobushi, but with a unique Kiwi twist.
If Dame Linda Partridge Knows How To Defy Aging
The secret to living well for longer is one geneticist Dame Linda Partridge has been trying to uncover for much of her career. In this episode of Kim Hill Wants To Know, she talks with Kim about the… Audio
The work of genetic counsellors
There are only a few dozen genetic counsellors like Sally Jackson working in New Zealand, and currently no local training programmes, meaning Kiwis have to train abroad or study remotely. Audio
American bioscience company has sights to bring Moa back
Earlier this month an American bioscience company revealed their genetically engineered woolly mouse, which they described as a step towards bringing the woolly Mammoth back to life. Colossal… Audio
Five minutes of exercise a day can reduce dementia risk by 41 percent - study
A John Hopkins study of nearly 90,000 adults showed as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week can reduce dementia risk in older adults. Audio
Is there a link between high fluoride levels and IQ?
A meta-analysis looking at 74 studies from around the world claims to have found a correlation between fluoride exposure and children's IQs. Professor Jonathan Broadbent joins Jim to discuss the… Audio
Flu season is approaching - are we ready?
Dr Richard Webby has been keeping a careful eye on the wave of influenza cases in the Northern Hemisphere and speaks to Jim about what might be in store for us this winter. Audio
Blood moon lunar eclipse: Stunning photos captured across New Zealand
Photographers throughout Aotearoa have snapped a series of stunning shots of the eerie red blood moon eclipse.
Dr Simon Talbot: Campaigning for moral injury change
Dr Simon Talbot is a pioneer in hand and arm transplantation, the Director of the Upper Extremity Transplant Program at the world-renowned Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and an… Audio
Mapping out Long Covid on the body
Having Long Covid can be an extremely isolating experience, patients may not look unwell, but they have debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath, muscle pain or extreme fatigue. Sufferers say… Audio
Making recyclable silicone using sulphur
Silicones are used for everything, from bakeware, to life-saving medical equipment, to the prosthetics in the film industry. But they're incredibly hard to recycle - until now. Audio
