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2014 Rutherford Medal Winner
The 2014 winner of New Zealand's top science honour, the Rutherford Medal, is theoretical chemist Peter Schwerdtfeger Audio
Drilling into the Heart of the Alpine Fault
An international team of geologists, led by New Zealand, is drilling deep into the Alpine Fault to study the inner workings of a plate boundary fault. Audio
Alpine Fault drilling aims to probe inner workings
One of the first ever attempts to probe the inner workings of a major fault before it ruptures is underway in the small West Coast town of Whataroa. Audio
The Role of Minerals in Fault Zones
Austin Boles is part of the research team drilling deep into the Alpine Fault. His focus is on the rle of minerals in earthquake ruptures. Audio
Innovation in Conservation
High-tech ideas and products in conservation were recognised at this week's inaugural Innovation in Conservation awards. Audio
SOS for Soils
Soil scientists warn that we'll need to produce more than 50 per cent more food by 2050, while large areas of fertile land disappear under cities. Audio
Celebrating Young Science Orators
The annual Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka awards celebrate the best young science orators ad their ideas. Audio
Wellington's New Fault
NIWA scientists have discovered a new active fault in Wellington Harbour, capable of magnitude M6.3 to M7.1 earthquakes. Audio
Ninja Viruses
With antiobiotic resistance a major public health issue, Massey University biologist Heather Hendrickson argues bacteriophages may provide new treatments. Audio
Celebrating Antarctica
This weeks marks the start of the Antarctic science season and of the 2014 New Zealand IceFest in Christchurch. Audio
Meet the Tyrannosaur Family
A preview of the exhibition at Te Papa, which explores 100 million years of evolution of the tyrannosaur family. Audio
Reducing Carbon Emissions, Saving Money
The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction. Audio
Exploring Hidden Lakes under Antarctica's Ice
Martin Siegert, a gloaciologist at Imperial College London, discusses the exploration of Antarctica's hidden lakes and rivers below the ice cap. Audio
Science for Policy, Policy for Science
Sir Mark Walport, the chief scientific advisor to the British government, discusses the importance of science in society and policy. Audio
New Zealanders’ Ancient Genetic Ancestry
The results are in from DNA tests of 100 New Zealanders who took part in the National Geographic’s Genographic Project earlier this year. Audio
Climate Lessons From Antarctica
Rob DeConto is an ice-sheet and climate modeller, and he warns that if polar ice sheets melt global sea level could rise by 60 metres Audio
Antarctic Time Travel and Past Climates
Students from Aranui High Scool discuss Antarctica's role in the world's climate with scientists whose research is part of the Antarctic Time Travel exhibition Audio
Drilling Into A Warmer Past
Victoria University geologists are drilling deep into the ground on a remote sheep station in the Wanganui Basin to study past changes in sea levels. Audio
Drilling Into A Warmer Past
Victoria University geologists are drilling deep into the ground on a remote sheep station in the Whanganui Basin to study past changes in sea levels. Audio
Childhood Obesity
Liggins Institute paediatrician Paul Hofman discusses childhood obesity and how exercise during pregnancy could help break the obesity cycle Audio