WorldNasa: We may have to nuke asteroidsIt sounds like an idea that should remain firmly in the realm of Hollywood but NASA thinks one day we might need to nuke any Earth-bound asteroids to save humanity.14 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandThe 10 biggest science stories of 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the NZ Science Media Centre picked some of the biggest national and international science stories that made headlines13 Dec 02:51 AM
BusinessRocket Lab booster go for launchThe Rocket Lab's first stage booster rocket has passed a trial putting the company closer to the test launch of its Electron vehicle12 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldBuzz Aldrin suffers altitude sicknessBuzz Aldrin says he was evacuated from the South Pole last week because he became short of breath and began showing signs of altitude sickness.04 Dec 04:14 AM
New Zealand'He'll be insufferable now'The former astronaut, who became ill while visiting Antarctica, has been told to rest up in Christchurch while congestion in his lungs clears.03 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandNASA photos show new raised KaikouraAmazing NASA photos have revealed new land off the coast of Kaikoura, raised out of ocean the by last month's 7.8 magnitude earthquake 03 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandHistorymaker Aldrin's celestial ambitionHistory-making astronaut Buzz Aldrin has always set his sights on the stars.01 Dec 07:35 PM
BusinessNASA seeks public help for sticky issueNASA is calling on the public for help in solving a very important, but slightly less glamourous issue.28 Nov 04:17 AM
BusinessSpace travel to Mars closer than we thinkMeet the aspiring 'Martian' willing to give up her life to be the first woman on Mars.24 Nov 07:05 PM
Business'Impossible' engine defies physicsIt's impossible. But science appears to say it's happening. A prototype space engine seems to be producing energy from nothing.21 Nov 03:09 AM
WorldTrump to send astronauts back to moonTrump has said he wants to send people back to the moon, slashing Nasa's climate change budget.20 Nov 10:44 PM
WorldMe, Mars and BuzzA chance to meet the world's most famous living moon walker was not living up to any of my wildly unrealistic hopes and expectations.19 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesThe case for humans in an AI worldNasa astronaut Dan Barry makes a strong case for human power in a world where our transportation needs look increasing likely to be 15 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandTwelve questions with Steve PointingMicrobiologist Steve Pointing has searched for life in the world's most extreme deserts. His findings will help Nasa prove that life once existed on Mars.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessBuzz Aldrin building hype for MarsRadiation sickness. Brittle bones. Alzheimers. None of these will deter explorers in their quest to establish a foothold on Mars, says Apollo 11 hero Buzz Aldrin.14 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandNZ researcher probes lunar 'moonquakes'A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.24 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandKiwi's space dream a giant leap closerSarah Kessans spent the "best week of her life" at a Nasa training centre in Texas.10 Oct 12:01 AM
BusinessThe rocket built for space tourismThe New Glenn rocket is named for John Glenn, the first American to reach orbit. It should be ready to fly by the end of the decade.13 Sep 01:25 AM
WorldNasa to save Earth from killer asteroidNasa launches first ever mission to take samples from an asteroid in the hope of preventing the space rock colliding with Earth later this century.10 Sep 12:23 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Canterbury researcher's Nasa dreamCanterbury University's Dr Sarah Kessans, who has made it to the final round of interviews for Nasa's astronaut programme, sits down for a quick Q&A.18 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldThe end is nigh, say Doomsday believersThis might just be one of the last things you ever read if you believe the doomsayers who believe the end of the world is nigh. No, really.29 Jul 08:34 AM
WorldPlanet mysteriously erases cratersDwarf planet Ceres should be riddled with craters, but Nasa's scientists were surprised to find it was relatively smooth.27 Jul 08:11 PM
OpinionNano Girl: A scientist's dream tripCOMMENT: This week I experienced 3 days at -70C and zero humidity while measuring stardust and witnessing southern lights all within one 10-hour flight.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldJuno gears up for first Jupiter close-upsNasa's Juno mission has survived Jupiter's extreme radiation and is getting ready to send back never-seen-before pictures of the largest planet in our solar system.13 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandSofia: Taking to the skies to unlock mysteries of universeReporter Kurt Bayer takes to the skies to witness science in action, even if it makes his head hurt a little.13 Jul 05:30 PM
Technology'Armoured tank' Juno to begin Jupiter orbitQuestions about Jupiter are about to be answered as Juno prepares to enter the planet's atmostphere05 Jul 12:00 AM
TechnologyJuno nears target of five-year space trekOne of the most remarkable feats of science is set to be achieved 588 million kilometres away, when a spacecraft tomorrow reaches Jupiter.03 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandNasa 'super' balloon's journey comes to an endNasa's scientific balloon flight which eventually launched in Wanaka nearly two months ago has come to an end.03 Jul 01:49 AM
WorldThe sun has lost its spotsThe sun has gone completely "blank" for the second time this month.29 Jun 07:09 AM
TechnologyNasa observatory goes on Kiwi missionThe world's largest flying observatory has arrived in New Zealand for a series of cutting-edge night-flying missions to help unlock the mysteries of the universe.07 Jun 07:24 AM
BusinessFB to chat live with International Space StationFacebook is gearing up to live chat astronauts on the International Space Station tomorrow afternoon.01 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandNasa balloon gets lift-offNasa has successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport to conduct near-space scientific investigations.17 May 07:48 AM
CommoditiesWho will share in the space mining boom?One solitary asteroid might be worth trillions of dollars in platinum and other metals. Exploiting these resources could lead to a global boom in wealth, which could raise living standards worldwide and potentially benefit all of humanity.19 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandNasa mega-balloon test flight postponedA much anticipated test flight for a Nasa super pressure balloon at Wanaka Airport has been cancelled today.18 Apr 08:51 PM
