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Dancing in sync brings us closer together - here's why
Music and dance have important functions in terms of how people create and maintain bonds.
Let the music play: The top 10 Kiwi tunes you’re hearing at the supermarket
What are we hearing, why and does it even matter?
Profile: NZ scientist raising $100m to cure motor neurone disease
After 30 years overseas, Chris Shaw is returning to New Zealand with ambitious plans.
Concerning detail in Australia monkeypox outbreak
One state is being hit hard by a monkeypox outbreak as the virus continues to spread.
Scientists discover humans do have an invisible aura
The haze is produced on bodies when ozone in the air reacts with oil made by the skin.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Prestigious prize for one of the scientists behind Covid-19 genome sequencing programme.
Puberty starts earlier than it used to. Nobody knows why
New York Times: Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7.
New research could help early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Groundbreaking research may pinpoint the toxic molecules that causes Alzheimer's.
'Youth transplants' really can slow the ageing process
Cerebrospinal fluid can regenerate the memory centre and may help to rejuvenate bodies.
Seeing the light: Why 'near-death experiences' will be studied more seriously
Millions of people around the world have inhabited a "grey zone" between living and dying.
'Makes them feel safer': Schoolkids using CO2 monitors to fight Covid, learn science
Experts say keeping rooms well ventilated is one of the best ways to lower Covid risk.
Baby gets heart transplant with a twist to fight rejection
A US baby is thriving after a first-of-its-kind heart transplant.
NZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's why
NZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.
New cancer research programme uses genomic profiling that can give patients a second chance
Cancer patients who have exhausted other treatment options can get another chance.
Fertility breakthrough: How women could avoid IVF 'rollercoaster'
New fertility technique could help prospective mothers have children later in life.
Vax the Nation - Dr. J & Randa
Dr Joel Rindelaub debuts Vax the Nation music video with Randa and Siouxsie Wiles plus cameos from politicians Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour. Video / Dr Joel Rindelaub
Kiwi scientist traces mystery STI case to Italian hot pool
The potentially scandalous incident was solved by New Zealand and Austrian scientists.
Cancer teen praised for putting spotlight on brain tumours
Jemima Gazley's legacy goes beyond the almost $700,000 she raised for cancer research.
Growing concern over genetic discrimination in New Zealand
Genetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.
Dr Richard Webby: 'We'll all catch Covid-19 eventually'
Dr Webby knows a thing or two about big, bad diseases.
Israel claims Covid 'game-changer' on the way
Experts in Israel have been working on new ways to beat Covid.
Right-wing, conspiracy beliefs linked to Covid vaccine scepticism
Study finds right-wing link to vaccine scepticism - but only with conspiratorial thinking.
Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding
Research related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.
Just 7pc of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows
What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving mystery.
'Dragon man' discovery: Is this humankind's closest relative?
Homo longi may have overlapped, met and lived alongside Homo sapiens, scientists say.
Faulty 'appetite gene' to blame for obesity in some people - research
New research suggests thousands of people can blame that extra weight on their DNA.
Enticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theory
The source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.