Science
How oral insulin could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Approximately 75 million people with diabetes need to inject themselves daily with insulin. Research led by Dr Nick Hunt of the University of Sydney has developed a new type of oral insulin tablet… Audio
Research vessel Hinemoa II arrives in Tonga
An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel which set sail from Aotearoa last month has arrived in Tonga. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about the first-ever archaeological survey to be conducted off the Earth's surface. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about the first-ever archaeological survey to be conducted off the Earth's surface. Audio
New vent on Whakaari/White Island leading to increased ash
GNS Science says a new vent detected on Whakaari/White Island, which has been experiencing a minor eruption, is emitting an increase in volcanic ash.
At last, some good news for the government
Analysis - The government tries to claim the credit for the cut in the OCR, welfare changes are criticised as beneficiary bashing, and the scale of Health NZ's problems are set out, in the Week in…
Warming oceans impacting algae populations
Marine scientists are raising the alarm about changes in microscopic algae living in the waters around New Zealand. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Kiwi startup develops world's first brain sensor implant
Professor Simon Malpas joins Emile Donovan to talk about the game changing innovation. Audio
Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans. Audio
Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans.
AudioStories from Our Changing World: Robots that swim like fish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans. Audio
Cancer took my family, but left me: A medical mystery
Most of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Audio
What makes the quizzer brain so fact-sticky?
If you've ever wondered if trivia experts' brains work a little differently, you are not alone. A new study gives us some clues. Audio
Bioethicist welcomes changes to GE laws
A bioethicist is welcoming a shake-up of genetic engineering laws, but says any change must be adapted to New Zealand's context. Associate Professor at the University of Otago Josephine Johnston spoke… Audio
What the gene tech rule change could mean for our biotech sector
Alec Foster from BioTechNZ’s Executive Council joins Emile Donovan to discuss the development. Audio
NZ needs to 'lift its DNA game' - gene scientist
As the government moves to lift a 30-year moratorium on gene technology outside of the lab, a geneticist says New Zealand has been behind the curve for too long. Audio
NZ has outdated rules on gene technology - scientist
The government believes lifting the nearly thirty year moratorium on gene technology outside of the lab will bring productivity and climate gains for New Zealand and also health advances, like gene… Audio
Genetic engineering rules set to be loosened
Rules around genetic engineering are set to be loosened, with the government saying New Zealand is decades behind other countries. Opposition parties are open to a conversation about about allowing… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
Another minor eruption at Whakaari / White Island
GNS Science is keeping an eye on ash levels, but no ash is expected to fall on the mainland. Audio
