Science
Millions witness total solar eclipse in North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada have just witnessed a total solar eclipse.
The AP's Philip Crowther has been watching from the Indianapolis speedway.
Crowther spoke to Corin… Audio
Total solar eclipse passes over North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada will be staring eagerly at the sky right about now, watching for the last total solar eclipse that will pass coast-to-coast across the continent for… Audio
Outer space rendezvous with an asteroid heading towards earth
In the year 2182, an asteroid travelling between Mars and Jupiter right now, may end up on a collision course with planet earth. So NASA decided to pay it a visit. Dr Dante Lauretta is a planetary… Audio
Expert Feature: Laundry Science
Today's expert is a very practical one, it's all about the science of doing laundry. If you'd like to know more about the different ways to approach this everyday task, we've got Emeritus Professor… Audio
'Shaky' times for scientific research as Our Land and Water challenge set to end
The gains made in agricultural science over the past decade could slow as the government funding tap runs dry, the programme's director says.
Solar eclipse offers a window into the universe's secrets
Eclipse fever is building in North America, but for some those minutes of darkness will be an opportunity for often impossible science experiments - a chance to unravel the secrets of our universe.
New research helps shorten 'diagnostic odyssey' for rare disorders
A new project has been completed which will make the sometimes decades-long process of diagnosis an easier one. Audio
How to avoid daylight savings wreaking havoc on your sleep cycle
Sleep cycle expert Guy Warman shares a few tips to make those earlier mornings next week a bit more bearable. Audio
Christchurch scientists developing solar powered aircraft with NASA
Scientists from a Christchurch-based flight company have been awarded funding to develop their high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft with NASA.
Technology and Space minister Judith Collins has… Audio
A tale of two islands – erect-crested penguins
The Bounty Islands are tiny in terms of area – just some bits of granite jutting out of the ocean. But they are huge in terms of seabirds. James Frankham joins a team researching the erect-crested… Audio
Our Changing World – Erect-crested penguins
Erect-crested penguins lead largely unknown lives on some of New Zealand's most remote subantarctic islands. A research team travels south to unlock this enigmatic species' secrets. Audio
Sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed in NZ
A sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed here in New Zealand is going commercial.
The new technology, ZealaFoam, relies on starch derived from plants like maize, cassava and sugar cane.
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Seagulls 'charismatic' not 'criminal', scientists say
The next time a seagull steals your chips, see it as a sign of their smartness, expert says.
AI photos show people with cancer their lost future
People with incurable cancer have been given a glimpse of a future they know they may not see in a Gallery of Hope, created using photography and artificial intelligence.
Asbestos exposure register should be continued - researcher
WorkSafe has pulled the plug on a national asbestos exposure register but a researcher says it should be reintroduced to help support those diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
Meteor lights up Aotearoa, footage sought
Space enthusiasts are asking for security footage of what could have been a meteor crashing through the atmosphere last night.
Climate change could affect how we keep time, study says
Melting ice caps are slowing the Earth's rotation. Here's what that means for us.
Australian states to fund drug to protect babies against RSV
Three states in Australia have just agreed to fund a drug which will help protect babies against the effects of RSV, a major cause of respiratory illness in children.
But doctors say New Zealand… Audio
The mystery of how godwits sleep in flight
Kuaka bar-tailed godwits make the longest non-stop flights, and researchers are using hi-tech tags to solve the mystery of how and when they sleep. Audio
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.