WorldKiwi who helped find 'hobbits' diesA New Zealand-born archaeologist involved in the discovery of a new species of people, known as "hobbits'', has died.23 Jul 09:48 PM
OpinionJudy-Anne Osborn: Zombie film 'staggeringly astute'Judy-Anne Osborn asks "Could a dire new infection sweep the world in a matter of weeks? Might the disease be so strange it alters the behaviour of people beyond recognition, making them predatory and fearless?"27 Jun 05:30 PM
Lifestyle'We will reverse people to 24'A US scientist is convinced that it's possible for us to to become younger and live to be much older than we do now.25 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow to help babies to talkParents can help boost their children's language skills by teaching babies to talk from birth, a new books claims - and local experts say the advice is sound.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOtago leads fight against tuberculosisUniversity of Otago microbiologist Prof Greg Cook and the university's new infectious disease containment laboratory have found themselves in the research front line in the international war against tuberculosis.12 Jun 07:39 PM
New ZealandSample lab raises the barA pathology service has become the first in New Zealand to use a a high-tech barcode tracking system to help eliminate the risk of laboratory botch-ups.09 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Bring in the Pied Piper of Mars to save planetNasa's Mars rover Curiosity finally caused some real curiosity last week with a photo of what appeared to be a "rat" on Mars, writes Rhys Darby.09 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleTwin tests: Chequered historyThe use of twins to reveal the genetic roots of human attributes has had a mixed history, though the technique offers rich scientific pickings.07 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleDifference in being identicalBarbara Oliver has had an intriguing relationship with her identical twin sister, Christine, over the decades. Throughout their childhoods they were treated as two versions of the one person: they were dressed the same and given the same hairstyles.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: When school lessons become a little hairy...Well, it was only a matter of time ... but yes, I'm pleased to announce there's been another sighting of the Agogwe in Africa.02 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleDog walking's link to wellbeing studiedUniversity of Otago researchers are pounding the pavement with dog-owners to discover how taking a walk with man's best friend affects a person's wellbeing.28 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandBomb tests help work on cold caseData from nuclear bomb testing helped New Zealand scientists pinpoint the age of a skeleton found in Australia, leading to a decades-old cold case being reopened.28 May 05:30 PM
Lifestyle'Elixir of life' falls short of claim for humans, study revealsA popular health supplement often promoted as an anti-ageing substance helps yeasts and worms live longer, but there is no evidence it does the same for humans.27 May 05:30 PM
WorldCoins key to rewriting the history of AustraliaCopper coins and a 70-year-old map with an "x" may lead to a discovery that could rewrite Australia's history.19 May 05:30 PM
WorldStem cells recovered from cloned human embryosScientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.15 May 11:05 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Rewiring the brain not that easyMany left-wing thinkers believe we have no "agency" or ability to make conscious choices, writes Deborah Hill Cone. Until we can work this one out we are not going to make much progress with rewiring criminals.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionSunanda Creagh: Europeans all related despite colour of skinScientists have uncovered what, for some couples, may be an uncomfortable truth: all people of European descent are related.12 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleNew system fools brain into restoring hand useSome stroke victims may eventually recover lost hand function thanks to smart new computer system designed to fool the brain.09 May 10:46 PM
WorldAquatic ape theory supporters give idea fresh airingIt is one of the most unusual evolutionary ideas yet proposed: humans are amphibious apes who lost their fur.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleEars adapt to high noise levels - researchThe temporary hearing loss from an outing at a noisy nightclub may not indicate damage to our ears as traditionally thought, new research shows.16 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleWorld's melanoma experts to meet in NZMelanoma experts from New Zealand and around the world will meet in Wellington tomorrow to discuss latest research and plans to reduce incidence and impact of the cancer.03 Apr 10:20 PM
WorldObama proposes $100m for brain mapping projectUS President Barack Obama has proposed an effort to map the brain's activity in unprecedented detail, as a step toward finding better ways to treat such conditions as Alzheimer's, autism, stroke and traumatic brain injuries.03 Apr 01:17 AM
New ZealandPeter Calder: How to beat that fear of flyingI've only once felt a fear of flying. We were four passengers and a pilot in an ageing Britten-Norman Islander.19 Mar 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Thursday 14 MarchA surprising 300 to 500 people per month in the US lose part of their skull thanks to disease or accident.13 Mar 07:25 PM
OpinionMichael Vagg: Tales of going grey overnight are nothing more than mythThe belief that nervous shock can cause you to go grey overnight (medically termed canities subita) is one of those tales that could nearly be true.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldAntibiotic resistance 'catastrophic threat'The Government's chief pharmaceutical officer, Keith Ridge, said although the control mechanism for prescribing antibiotics had been strengthened in hospitals.11 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleBaby cured in HIV breakthroughScientists appear a step closer to conquering the Aids virus after doctors in the United States confirmed they had cured an infant born with HIV for the first time.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiscovery could save infants from serious side effectsThe discovery of inaccurate volume markings on baby bottles could save several infants from the serious side effects of having over-concentrated formula, says Plunket.28 Feb 05:04 AM
OpinionChris Bradley: Good city design must pass stress testA <i>Herald</i> editorial has made a case for Labour's new housing policy and the intensification of terraced houses and apartment units in Auckland it will lead to.18 Feb 04:30 PM
World'Sixth sense' scientist tips revolutionThe scientist who has given a "sixth sense" to laboratory animals has promised an even bigger revolution in the research field he has pioneered.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum hopes study will clarify sons' problemsLower Hutt mum Sarah Mahy says the Canterbury University study might clarify for her how concerned she should be about her children's speech.18 Feb 04:30 PM
