Siouxsie Wiles
The compost heap could be lethal
Researchers say deaths from fungal infections now exceed that of malaria, globally. One expert says one of the problems is compost heaps, which can be dangerous for those who don't have a strong… Audio
Journal retracts controversial HPV paper and other science news
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles reports on the retraction of a paper that claimed a link between the HPV vaccine and neurological damage, using satellite technology to detect nuclear tests, and… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Siouxsie Wiles talks about what a study of ancient toilets has told us, a new truly recyclable plastic, and the mysterious case of the stuffed anteater Associate Professor Dr… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new initiative to ensure the results of clinical trials are reported, as well as the identification of a new potential genetic link for sudden infant death… Audio
'Super-gonorrhoea' - could it happen here?
A man in the UK has contracted what's being dubbed the 'world's worst' super-gonorrhoea, an sexually transmitted infection that may not be cured by traditional antibiotics. Audio
New antibiotic test gives hope for future
A new family of antibiotics could help fight the superbug MRSA that's resistant to most current antibiotics.
University of Auckland microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles, says that's good news for New… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about microplastics, greenhouse gases and why you shouldn't waste your money on expensive custom-insoles. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the discovery of the oldest fossilised starchy snack ever found, and the proposal to classify adult-onset diabetes into not two but 5 different… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about how we might be able to train mosquitos to stay away from us, and explains how bacteria may behind some cases of colon cancer. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the finding that many iconic London buildings, including Buckingham Palace, are made from the bodies of 200 million year old microbes, and why… Audio
Road Trip Music with Dr Siouxsie Wiles
Scientist and science communicator Dr Siouxsie Wiles is a nominee for New Zealander of the year. She's currently working to find a cure for antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and talks to Megan about… Audio
Reflecting on 2017
Siouxsie Wiles, Rod Oram, Gavin Ellis and Lara Strongman look back at some of the biggest stories of 2017 in the media, science, business and entertainment fields. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week sees the announcement that a fossil penguin discovered in New Zealand is a new species and one of the oldest known; new research suggests countries need to take heed of climate projections… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the devices that are letting hospital patients and care home residents stay out of bed, what to do when you've got hay fever, and how the sugar… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about the danger of wind turbines, at least if you are a bat; the neurons that may be the key to treating some forms of infertility; and the surprising… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about what might make some flu viruses deadlier than others, and how researchers have figured out why boiling mud and gas has been spewing from vents in… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Mimicking octopuses to help robots blend into their surroundings, the smell of attraction, the latest gravitational waves announcement and how poisonous frogs prevent themselves from being poisoned. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This year's IgNobels have been announced, we'll take a look at some of the winners. Also, blocking a specific part of the brain's immune system has switched off the impulse of mice to drink alcohol in… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Siouxsie Wiles about using chewing gum to detect disease - researchers have developed a prototype chewing gum that can detect inflammation caused by dental implants. Also… Audio
Govt's anti microbial resistance plan 'lost opportunity'
The government has launched an action plan to address the threat of anti microbial resistance, in humans, animals and plants. The plan sets out five key objectives it says align with international… Audio