LifestyleFertility tourism: The new baby boomPaul and Angela Ashcroft were on a plane, flying somewhere over Australia, when their twin daughters Nicole and Peta were born.14 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBrain injury epidemicChildren and young men are suffering more head injuries than anyone else, many caused by falls, knocks in rugby and car accidents, according to research.10 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleTest can predict menopause onsetA genetic test that can predict menopause - allowing women to better plan when to start a family - could be available within five years.08 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleBrain study offers hope for gambling addictsGamblers mistakenly believe they can always beat the odds in a game of chance because they have developed a different pattern of brain activity to non-gamblers.08 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandOfficial stories shape kids' minds: expertChildren are being moulded into desired citizens at preschool through government-funded literature focusing on emotions, says an award-winning thesis.30 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleHow parts of our bodies get pudgyAn important breakthrough, unveiled today, will help scientists get to grips with what shapes the different parts of our bodies.26 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleFollow your nose, it probably knowsHumans have a far greater sense of smell than previously thought, but daily showers and fridges, which mask bad odours, have reduced our ability to detect scents, scientists believe.21 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestylePill that resets the body's clock could cure jet lagA pill could "reset" the body clock, curing jet lag and easing the strain of working nights, scientists have discovered.21 Mar 04:58 AM
LifestyleRunning evades dementiaThose attempting to guard against dementia should put down the crossword and go for a jog, British researchers have advised.18 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleWhy don't people step in to stop violence? - expertPsychological studies suggest that people are often reluctant to intervene even when they have time to do so, and there's no risk to themselves.17 Mar 10:15 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Time to swallow hard truth on mercuryLooking back, the once common practice of painting lead on to women's faces to lighten their skin seems bizarre.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCold-case killer convicted with NZ helpA New Zealand forensic scientist helped provide the crucial breakthrough in a horrific Australian murder cold case.15 Mar 04:30 PM
Lifestyle3D printing used to rebuild man's faceA British man has made history after undergoing ground-breaking surgery to reconstruct his face using a series of 3D printed parts.13 Mar 01:20 AM
LifestyleLittle twin's rare disorderThey were born 60 seconds apart, but 3-year-old Finn Dale towers over his twin brother Toby.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldRain aided Mongol conquestsWarm, wet weather spanning several decades helped one of history's most fearsome tyrants to conquer most of Asia and Eastern Europe.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrain focus of promising researchOxygen-deprived babies born with brain damage could make miraculous recoveries thanks to research that aims to help prevent the injury spreading.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScientists begin to unlock Parkinson's mysteryThe brains of patients with Parkinson's disease who had deep brain stimulation treatment produced new stem cells, according to new research.09 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldNoses and ears created in labEars and noses could be grown in a laboratory and transplanted into humans using a technique developed by British scientists.02 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleStudy: What makes a man gayGenes play a large part in determining the sexual orientation of men, scientists have shown in largest investigation conducted into the subject.16 Feb 10:40 PM
LifestyleBaby affects dad's body too: studyMost couples will testify that their sex life plummets on the birth of a new baby, with new mothers often worrying that they are no longer attractive16 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHuman brain now registers emoticon as real facial expressionThe human brain has adapted to react to emoticons in the same way we would to expressions on real human faces, new research suggests.10 Feb 12:27 AM
SportGene doping looms as the next big cheat"Bionic man is not far away". That's the assessment of World Anti-Doping Agency director-general David Howman as his organisation.08 Feb 04:47 AM
LifestyleKiwis ponder fertility puzzle's next pieceKiwi scientists who helped to pinpoint the 'microchip' in our brain that can control fertility are now working on the next crucial piece in the puzzle - how to influence it.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBaxter the robot rolls on inA humanoid robot, which resembles the classic character from Lost in Space, has become the first of its kind to hit the New Zealand market.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLaser first for Kiwi surgeryProstate operations become safer and painless with more accurate, powerful device.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPaint a virus to deathAn Auckland scientist has invented molecules that can attach themselves to any surface in a few minutes and modify every type of cell or virus.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSolving the DNA jigsawMassey University researchers are painstakingly unravelling DNA sequences in the hope of gaining valuable insight into the causes of cancer.06 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow we're eating our way to early deathIt's a frightening figure - 11 per cent of early deaths in NZ are due to poor nutrition and obesity. So what can be done to reverse the trend?05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFirst fully artificial heart in serviceThe lines of thousands of love poems and songs may have to be rewritten, according to Professor Alain Carpentier.23 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleShock wiping of memoriesUnpleasant memories can be wiped out by electric shock therapy used to treat psychiatric patients, a study has shown.22 Dec 09:20 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Doors are open for rich to show they have a heartSo, rich fulla, enjoy your throbbing car, but also be aware that not being a dickhead takes constant, painstaking, vigilant effort, writes Deborah Hill Cone. Also: don't drive through zebra crossings.22 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: The male friendship crisisSociologist Lisa Wade says white heterosexual men have fewer friends than any other demographic, despite their yearning for closer platonic connections with other men.17 Dec 09:50 PM
LifestyleExam results influenced by genes not schools - studyGenes are a bigger influence on exam results than teachers, schools or the family, new British research has shown.12 Dec 02:40 AM
