Space
The giant arcs that may dwarf everything in the cosmos
The discovery of giant superclusters of galaxies are challenging our very understanding of the universe.
Solutions sought for growing space junk threat
A growing swarm of debris in space has led the US government to attempt to set new space hygiene norms.
Southern Aurora lights up horizon
A solar storm is putting on a dazzling display at the moment, for those in the South Island.
Among the photographers capturing the Aurora last night was Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin who spoke… Audio
Astronomers find mega galaxies using James Webb telescope
Astronomers have been mind-boggled to discover what appear to be mega-galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the beginning of the universe.
Labelled by one scientist as universe… Audio
James Webb Telescope finds new galaxies
Six potential galaxies that shouldn't exist have been found in images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. It's the work of an international team of astrophysicists. Erica Nelson, professor of… Audio
Stunning photos of rare green comet captured across the world
Photographers from across the world have captured images of a comet that was last seen roughly 50,000 years ago.
Stunning photos of rare green comet
Photographers from across the world have captured images of a comet that was last seen roughly 50,000 years ago.
Government hopes for aerospace boom but CAA says inspectors 'overworked'
Inspectors charged with making sure the aerospace industry is safe are so overworked it has been causing them health and safety problems.
Rare green comet set to appear in New Zealand skies
A comet which last passed Earth around 50,000 years ago, will be visible in New Zealand skies this week. Audio
Rare comet set to appear this week
Get a pair of binoculars handy because a rare green comet not seen for 50,000 years will be passing through our skies this week.
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently visible in the northern… Audio
Space industry could undo work to restore ozone layer
A rapidly expanding space industry could undo decades of work to restore the ozone layer, according to reasearchers from the University of Canterbury.
They say we need to look at how to make rocket… Audio
NASA to help develop nuclear engine for Mars
NASA has announced it will partner with the US military research agency to develop a nuclear engine for future missions to Mars.
Engineers say this technology could reduce a trip to Mars from nine… Audio
Benjamin Button mice, tasty chocolate, Milky Way majesty
Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's challenging the inevitability of aging. Boston scientists have found how to reverse age decline in mice. He'll also… Audio
Haritina Mogosanu : Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve
Two North Island districts are the latest to be certified under the International Dark Sky Reserve movement, joining just 20 other places world-wide. Astrobiologist and space science communicator… Audio
Exoplanet almost exactly the same size as Earth found
The new James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first planet orbiting another star.
Talking with NASA astronaut Dr Kate Rubins
NASA astronaut and microbiologist Dr Kate Rubins has been touring New Zealand taking part in a programme to promote STEM subjects. STEM is science, technology, engineering and math subjects, and the… Audio
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
The first attempt to launch a satellite from western Europe appears to have failed early after an "anomaly" prevented the rocket from reaching orbit.
NASA Astronaut touches down in Aotearoa
Young space fanatics around Te Ika-a-Maui will be given a rare chance to meet a NASA Astronaut in the coming week. Doctor Kate Rubins will be telling audiences about her 300 days spent in space at… Audio
NASA taps SpaceX for possible ISS rescue mission
NASA is exploring whether SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft can potentially offer crew a ride home after a Russian craft sprung a leak.
