LifestyleWondered why air conditioners smell so bad?Scientists have uncovered why air conditioning units often smell so bad.17 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandCorpses on show: Gruesome or educational?Curious about cadavers? April is your chance to see them up close.14 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Unfortunate Experiment': New research releasedNew report on "unfortunate experiment" includes women with microinvasive cancer.07 Feb 02:12 AM
LifestyleCancer breakthrough: Vaccine cures mice in studyHuman trials begin on a vaccine that eliminates tumours with little to no side effects.04 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandBlood test could signal Alzheimer's breakthroughNew blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.31 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough could aid allergy, asthma treatmentsScientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.28 Jan 09:17 PM
OpinionJean Twenge: What might explain unhappiness epidemic?COMMENT: Much of what determines happiness is outside of our control.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bug memories' could help fight looming crisisEven bacteria have memories - and learning how could help us fight superbugs in future.27 Jan 08:22 PM
WorldFossil find forces rethink on historyFossil find in Israel indicates modern humans may have left Africa earlier than thought.26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How much is too much screen time?COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Can you sleep your way slim?COMMENT: Volunteers who slept more ate on average 10g less per day of free sugars.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Bubs crawl in clouds of 'biogunk'Crawling babies kick up clouds of "biogunk" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRidding NZ of pests will be good for our healthRidding NZ of rats and possums will be good for us, as well as our prized native wildlife.14 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Sleep longer and you'll eat betterSleeping for longer each night can help us eat healthier, scientists say.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Real dangers of drinkingCOMMENT: Cutting back on alcohol consumption can be a lifesaver.12 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuHow Indonesia's DNA secrets could help NZWhat could DNA preserved in residents of Indonesian villages mean for NZ? Quite a lot.09 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Jaws, your cousin, 440m years removedHere's one relative you're probably glad didn't pop round for Christmas.05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Can you prove who you are?COMMENT: Something called blockchain could transform how our information is stored.05 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleDNA-based dating app will find you the perfect partnerThis genetics-based dating app promises to find you the perfect partner.03 Jan 11:03 PM
KahuPioneering NZ study to aid war on rheumatic feverStudy targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.02 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandThe science of sunburnExcessive exposure to UV radiation will burn the skin and can lead to skin cancer. Watch01 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandWorking with good bugs and bad bugsIn our Science Made Simple series, we talk to top microbiologist Dr Heather Hendrickson.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to use sunscreen properlyConfused about sunscreen controversy? Dr Sharad Paul explains what you need to know.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy does stress affect men and women differently?Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.27 Dec 10:34 PM
LifestyleHow Mihingarangi Forbes found her roots"Because I was white, I thought I might have to overcompensate."23 Dec 02:30 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Was Santa's inspiration real?Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy hunts for missing link in Alzheimer'sA young researcher is unravelling what could prove a crucial part of Alzheimer's disease.12 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandWhat were the top science stories of 2017?From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.12 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandStudy tracks historic movement of Maori groupsData analysis and ancient artefacts offer fresh insights into NZ's pre-European history.12 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandNZ-led study offers hope against Huntington'sNZ-led team find what could be vital clue to treating Huntington's Disease for first time.11 Dec 09:10 PM
OpinionLisa Scott: Read right books to benefit babyCOMMENT: For baby's brain to benefit, read the right books at the right time.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs NZ ready for the next big pandemic?New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.03 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Sorry, cat people, dogs are smarterThere's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan you train yourself to develop 'super senses'?Do we have to accept what we've got when it comes to sensory perception?25 Nov 12:39 AM
