Science
Can being generous kill relationships?
Psychologist Sarah Gundle says she has struggled for many years to understand why extreme acts of generosity may lead to outright hostility. She discusses 'the tyranny of the gift'. Audio
Are Vegetarians more power hungry than meat eaters?
A study has shown the perception of a peace-loving vegetarian may be due for revision. Professor John Nezlek explains the difference in values between those who eat meat and those who do not. Audio
The great shower debate
Most people fit into one of two categories when it comes to the great debate of the best time to shower. But science is adding fuel to the debate. Audio
The world's only artificial gut manufacturer
Who knew that the world's only artificial gut manufacturer was based in Auckland? When we found out, we just had to learn more. Garth Sutherland is CEO at The Insides Company and tells Perlina Lau all… Audio
Are smartphones extensions of our mind?
Rather than being cognitive extensions of our minds, our smartphones are parasites devices designed to steal our, money and data - says a team of Australian philosophers. A recent paper in the… Audio
Our Changing World: Tagging green sea turtles
Late last year an unprecedented number of green sea turtles, or honu, washed up on New Zealand’s coastline.
Many were nursed back to health and released back into the wild – and some were returned… Audio
James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics
Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse… Audio
Exploring the dinosaur 'River of Death'
Seventy-two million years ago in Alberta, Canada thousands of dinosaurs were killed by one devastating event. The mass grave is hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest and nicknamed the "River of… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where does bellybutton fluff come from?
Nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
International scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Leading earthquake researchers and modellers have convened to tackle how to estimate the size of an impending earthquake.
No single approach to migraine prevention is effective, research finds
Around half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments to ease their symptoms, new research has revealed. The Migraine in Aotearoa New Zealand survey from University of Otago… Audio
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How home owners can move the dial on climate change
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play.
The electricity evangelist spreading the solar message
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play. Audio
'Flipping the script' - record number of PhD scholarships granted in Māori Cancer Researcher Awards
One of the recipients of the Māori Cancer Researcher Awards lost her mother to cancer as a child, and still remembers how exclusionary the process was for her whanau.
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Will AI ever reach true consciousness?
The dazzling growth of AI in recent years has reignited discussion around whether machines could reach a true state of consciousness. But what exactly is consciousness? Scientists are still trying to… Audio
The McMigraine hack: does it really work?
Dr Fiona Imlach joins Jim to discuss migraine disease, its causes, and what can help. Audio
Are all memories real?
Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston, Gabrielle Principe joins Jim to discuss the intricacies of remembering. Audio
Astrophysicist Dr Michelle Thaller
Matariki is just around the corner, and flying in for the event is renowned NASA science communicator Dr Michelle Thaller. Audio
