WorldGenome study tracks 'Inuk'The first, almost complete genome of an ancient human has revealed traits of a man living 4000 years ago.11 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleSecret of youth may be in your genesScientists have found that people who inherit two copies of a particular DNA variant show the biological signs of being about eight years "older" than people of the same age who carry neither genetic variant.08 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleMillions wasting their time trying to get fit, says studyMillions of people who strive to keep fit by jogging, swimming or going to the gym are wasting their time, scientists say.07 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandScientists read the minds of the living deadScientists have succeeded in reading the mind of a man thought to have been lacking all awareness after a traumatic head injury.04 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandYou don't have to be bipolar to be a genius - but it helpsScientists have for the first time found powerful evidence that genius may be linked with madness.03 Feb 01:30 AM
Lifestyle<I>Lancet</I> withdraws paper on MMR vaccine-autism linkMedical journal's editors retract paper 12 years after it was published, saying several of its elements are "incorrect".02 Feb 08:59 PM
New ZealandGas link possible in Nelson nerve-disease deathsScientists are investigating a possible link between a rare degenerative nerve disease and a toxic gas blamed for four Nelson port workers 'deaths.24 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleUnder the weather? Just swallow a doctorThe day when patients can "swallow their doctor" has come a step closer with the development of a submicroscopic nanoparticle that acts as an intelligent pill.19 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldScientists stunned by fire-dancing chimpsChimpanzees have been seen performing a "fire dance" in behaviour that could indicate an ability to understand and even control fire.15 Jan 09:38 PM
KahuDarwin in New ZealandCharles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldConjoined twins out into a new worldThe Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne yesterday farewelled their two star patients, Trishna and Krishna, as they left five weeks after being surgically separated.21 Dec 03:00 PM
Lifestyle15 cigarettes all it takes to harm genes - studyScientists have completed a full genetic analysis of the genomes of cancer patients, and hope the information will lead to a fundamental understanding of the causes of cancer.16 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandPM: It's okay to give light smacksJohn Key says a new review gives parents the go-ahead to lightly smack their children without the fear of prosecution.07 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldFight to preserve Tutankhamun's tomb beginsFor the next five years, a team of scientists and Egyptologists from the Getty Research Institute in California will intensively study, then attempt to preserve Tutankhamun's tomb - a great archaeological wonder of the world.06 Dec 10:03 PM
WorldMass cannibalism site discoveryEvidence of mass cannibalism in which even children and unborn babies were on the menu has been uncovered in Germany by archaeologists.06 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGirl's sight restored in NZ firstNatalya Skelton went blind in one eye when she was 3 after suffering a severe complication from a virus.04 Dec 03:00 PM
TechnologyOn hold: the cellphone tumour rumourWith a pending World Health Organisation report on the effects of mobile phone usage on the brain, the evidence so far is pointing to good news. However, much is still unknown.20 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty's in the eye of the researcherA study by experts at Leeds University claims to have identified the optimum amount of flesh women should bare if they want to attract men.17 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandNZ surgeon describes separating twinsA NZ surgeon who helped separate conjoined twins says none of the complications they had allowed for materialised.17 Nov 08:46 PM
