Science
Does cheese give you weird dreams?
It's a question that may have grated on you for sometime, does too much cheese give you weird dreams? According to new research, yes it does, but not just any dreams, nightmares. An online survey of… Audio
'New era for science' as Crown Research Institutes merge into PROs
Scientists are hopeful a supercharged weather forecaster will be one of the winners in the biggest overhaul of the science sector in 30 years.
New hope for healing spinal cord injuries
As it currently stands, most spinal cord injuries are incurable, but that could be about to change. Audio
NZ Garden bird survey returns for 2025
New Zealand's longest-running citizen science project is back and wanting to hear about the birds in your backyard. New Zealand Garden Bird Survey coordinator Dr Angela Brandt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World first mobile greenhouse gas lab unveiled
Scientists are unveiling a world-first mobile greenhouse gas lab to gather data for the country to meet its net-zero climate targets. GNS Principal Scientist and CarbonWatch-Urban Programme Lead Dr… Audio
Nadine Hura: finding the words to talk about climate change
Wellington essayist Nadine Hura's new collection Slowing the Sun is a karanga to those who have left us and those still with us. Audio
'Kiwi ingenuity': Scientists praise new CO2 lab in a van
The van will access varying climates across NZ to help find the best way to reduce emissions.
State of Science with Nicola Gaston
Nicola Gaston is Director of the MacDiarmid Institute and Professor of Physics University of Auckland, and she joins Mark Leishman. Audio
World's only known eyeless wasp found mummified in cave
The insect was discovered in 10km long limestone cave network under the Nullarbor Plain, Australia.
A speedbump, not a roadblock for Iran's nuclear programme
Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback
A speedbump, not a roadblock for Iran's nuclear programme
Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback. Audio
Our Changing World: Training our immune systems
While tuberculosis is not a major health issue in New Zealand, worldwide it remains the leading infectious disease killer.
The vaccine against tuberculosis, called BCG, was first developed in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, Labour says the government should be… Audio
First images from world's biggest camera released
The first images are out from the biggest camera in the world pointing into the universe. The "Vera C. Rubin" Observatory is in Chile, more than 2,500 metres above sea level. Auckland University… Audio
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
Tiny Plastics, Big Questions
A solid scientific understanding of microplastic exposure is more urgent than ever. Audio
Dishing the dirt on the great Dishwashing Debate
Dishwashers produce sparkling dishes, but are they better for the environment than handwashing? Audio
Experimental new pill results in up to 24% weight loss
Side effects of the drug, tested as both a weekly injection and a daily pill, were mostly gastrointestinal with rates similar to other recent weight loss drugs.
Approaching life-changing diagnosis for "missing millions" with ME/CFS
Anyone who has or knows someone with ME, chronic syndrome fatigue or long covid knows that being believed is one of the toughest parts of having the condition. Audio
Improving the lives of horses and pet animals - Natalie Waran OBE
Professor Natalie Waran has been recognised for her lifetime's research into improving the lives of horses. Audio
