New ZealandCould we breed a better bee?Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.24 Sep 01:50 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Why do we drink at night?Could our desire for that evening glass of wine be linked to our brain's immune system?22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle-built AI boosts NZ birdsong studyGoogle-built AI software has been trained to recognise calls of threatened native birds.19 Sep 12:59 AM
EnvironmentKaikoura's seabed species bouncing back after quakeScientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.18 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Predator-free NZ's tricky ethical issuesHow to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.18 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandExtreme NZ bugs could help fight climate changeGas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.12 Sep 02:44 AM
LifestyleThe robot dog that can sniff out smelly feetParanoid about smelly feet? This new robo-pooch will give you the honest truth.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandLife under the ice? Antarctica's mysterious cavesHidden beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica lie warm caves that could harbour life.10 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandDrone laws should consider wildlife - studyCould drones be hurting our wildlife? Researchers say new regulations are needed.08 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandDNA insights reveal what Auckland's rats eatKiwi scientists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to see what's in rats' stomachs.06 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandVisiting Nobel winner's big questionsVisiting Nobel Prize winner Dr Bruce Beutler transformed the field of immunology.05 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandTiny parasites raise big biosecurity worryA tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.25 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldThe glow-in-the-dark sharkA just-described shark species glows in the dark and weighs less than 1kg at full growth.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonThe lifesaving powers of slug slimeScientists have discovered the secret powers of those slugs eating your vege garden.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHomegrown coral reefs are beautiful - and dangerousThanks to recent advances in technology, you, too, can grow a coral reef in your basement.02 Aug 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare' blue whale spotted in Hauraki GulfCrew left "buzzing" after spotting the world's largest animal feeding in the Hauraki Gulf.01 Aug 05:37 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: What lies beneath (and how they sound)A seafloor study has revealed an underwater orchestra below the Hauraki Gulf's surface.31 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandWhat fishy findings mean for our reproductionNZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.29 Jul 10:32 PM
LifestyleAlcohol's oddly positive effect on learningDrinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before drinking, study shows.28 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow slugs became the inspiration for glueResearchers have created a super-strong glue which can cling to internal organs.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ had own big black swan speciesNew Zealand had its own species of black swan - but it was wiped out by hunting.25 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldCould 'test-tube rhino' save a species?There are just three northern white rhinos left in the world.25 Jul 06:15 AM
EnvironmentDo cheating songbirds make better singers?A new study suggests infidelity and singing prowess go together - at least in songbirds.25 Jul 03:07 AM
LifestyleWeird Science: Here till the sun diesTiny tardigrades beat even Keith Richards when it comes to indestructibility.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAnimal emotions: How your pet's feelingCOMMENT: Animal emotions stare us in the face - are our pets happy?16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold? These NZ bugs freeze solid - and surviveSome New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.16 Jul 01:01 AM
LifestyleMind-blowing pic of lioness nursing baby leopard"My jaw dropped". For the first time, a lioness is photographed nursing a baby leopard.13 Jul 11:25 PM
World'Sixth mass extinction already underway'Scientists warn three-quarters of all species could soon disappear from our planet.13 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandFood compounds used for long-life rat luresA group of compounds commonly found in foods will be used to create long-life rat lures.12 Jul 05:29 AM
LifestyleCan you spot the leopard in this image?It is extremely difficult to spot this leopard.12 Jul 03:20 AM
AgribusinessNew centre to boost Kiwi farm genomicsAgricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.12 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandScientists see if native plants trigger kakapo breedingScientists say native plant hormones could be helping kakapo breed successfully.11 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandCanines take over campusWhile uni goes to the dogs a genetics conference starts with human links established.02 Jul 05:00 PM
