New ZealandCould lasers quality-test dodgy fish oil pills?Scientists suggest a laser-based approach could test the quality fish oil supplements.23 Apr 03:52 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Can LSD push your brain 'higher'?People under the influence of psychedelic drugs attain a "higher" state of consciousness.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCriminal minds: Scans reveal offendersCould brain scans place a suspect at a crime scene? Science says yes.20 Apr 12:53 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonIt's science, there is no other sideCOMMENT: Anti-vaccination conspiracy theories put our children at risk, says Nanogirl.14 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleToo much screen time for toddlers?Researchers get the first look at the link between touchscreens and sleep in babies.14 Apr 05:00 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: How do you eat your bunny?Researchers have discovered a trend, peaking at the Easter period.14 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuCaution over DNA testing to 'prove' raceScientist "concerned" DNA testers claim they can pinpoint a person's racial ancestry.12 Apr 12:59 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: The rules of attractionRight-leaning politicians are generally more attractive than those on the left.07 Apr 05:00 PM
TechnologyFamily link to hangover recollectionsPeople with alcoholism in the family are more likely to retain painful hangover memories.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ science offers hope against pathogenA Kiwi scientist's research could yield a vaccine against an emerging deadly pathogen.29 Mar 04:13 AM
New ZealandLead fumes in urban centres pose riskA study has revealed lead concentrations in some NZ centres exceed health guidelines.29 Mar 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Quake brain' affects Cantabrians' memoryResearch showed there was likely to have been a significant effect on memory.28 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandLead exposure linked to lower IQ: studyPoorer outcomes for some blamed on NZ's leaded petrol.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew China-NZ biotech venture targets cancerKiwi and Chinese scientists have teamed up in a new biotech venture targeting cancer.27 Mar 03:10 AM
LifestyleKiwi women failing to track fertility timingMany Kiwi women can't correctly pinpoint their fertile window, a new study suggests.27 Mar 01:13 AM
LifestyleAll-you-can-eat diet proves its worthIs an all-you-can-eat, whole food, plant-based diet the answer to weight loss?26 Mar 02:10 AM
OpinionHow cycling could save your lifeCycling isn't as dangerous as you might think - and could be a life-saver.24 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleToo many antibiotics?Unnecessary prescriptions could lead to serious long-term consequences.15 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Rewiring the brain to ease our painBy better understanding how our brains work, can we change how we feel pain? A world-leading Kiwi neuroscientist, back in New Zealand, talks to science reporter Jamie Morton.14 Mar 06:12 AM
LifestyleInside the minds of sleeping babiesHave you ever wondered what is happening in your little sleepy head's mind?14 Mar 01:56 AM
LifestyleWas Jane Austen poisoned?New findings suggest poison, not cancer or faulty glands, did in the author of Sense and Sensibility.13 Mar 10:06 PM
WorldIs this the truth behind crop circles?A scientist researching the mysterious circles says they are "puzzles" containing secret messages - and he's solved them.11 Mar 07:22 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Robot music that makes you cryScientists have created a brain-based music machine that can exploit your emotions to the point that you'll cry.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists in major genes discoveryKiwi scientists just helped reveal how newly-understood genes are likely to play a role in our bodies.07 Mar 10:10 PM
LifestyleNanogirl: Get your daily dose of natureWhat do you see outside your window? If you answered birds, trees or wildlife then congratulations are in order.04 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldBaby's death helps another liveLaboratory set up in honour of daughter has helped other babies survive.02 Mar 07:06 PM
LifestyleFructose made in human brains - researchResearchers believe this is a big discovery as the findings suggest that fructose is likely to alter brain function.25 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The AI baby grew upCOMMENT: Ability to respond to human emotions secures avatar a job in customer service.24 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleScientists close to common cold cureScientists claim to have "cracked" the genetic code which underpins the common cold.23 Feb 09:44 PM
OpinionThe song that makes babies happyCOMMENT: What kind of music makes them calm and content? And what makes them happy?18 Feb 08:45 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Creatures from the deepEndurance athletes looking to improve their times might consider swishing with a mouth rinse that contains a little sugar during their next performance.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Can science predict if you'll go bald?COMMENT: If you are starting to worry about your receding hairline, thinning crown or bald spot, you are not alone.17 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleADHD myths debunked after breakthroughFor the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.16 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandNZ study: Dads get the baby blues, tooPre and post-natal depression has been studied exhaustively in mothers - but a new study of 3500 Kiwi men has revealed how dads are also affected by the baby blues.15 Feb 04:00 PM
