BusinessBrain-like machines offer hopeNew Zealand boosted its efforts in the field with the opening of AUT University's state-of-the-art neurocomputing lab - the NeuLab.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Dr Jan WrightWith the UN climate talks now underway in Paris, the Herald's science reporter Jamie Morton is talking to a range of experts on climate-related issues.01 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Professor Ralph SimsJamie Morton talks to Professor Ralph Sims about how New Zealand might slash emissions in its energy and transport sectors.30 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Prof Tim NaishJamie Morton talks to Professor Tim Naish about the major part the frozen continent has in the picture of climate change.29 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Dr Andy ReisingerAhead of the UN climate change conference in Paris, the Herald's science reporter Jamie Morton is talking to a range of experts on climate-related issues.28 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandClimate change Q & A: 'New Zealand can and should do better'Ahead of the 2015 UN climate change conference in Paris, the Herald's science reporter Jamie Morton talks to the author of a new book about climate change28 Nov 09:47 AM
New ZealandFrench praise Kiwi scientists tackling big issuesA research agenda focused on tackling the biggest issues facing New Zealand has been praised by the visiting head of one of France's largest research institutes.22 Nov 04:42 AM
WorldDanger to Earth lungsAbout half the 15,000 tree species in the Amazon - the world's most diverse forest - are threatened by deforestation, an international study says.21 Nov 09:04 PM
TechnologyFive strange but true scientific factsWomen are less likely to get top jobs in companies that already have women in senior positions, according to analysis of 20 years of data.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise find in dope studySmoking cannabis during pregnancy produces infants who score better on one measure of brain development, according to a study of NZ children.19 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Prehistoric goo' may prevent infections after major surgeryScientists in Australia have replicated a sticky brown prehistoric "goo", believed to be the source of life on Earth, and discovered it has significant health benefits.18 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandStudy good news for coffee fansDrinking three to five cups of coffee a day might help you live longer.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctic science: Sea ice and climate changeDr Craig Stevens is part of a team camping at McMurdo Sound to investigate why Antarctic sea ice is not shrinking at the same rate as Arctic sea ice.08 Nov 06:06 AM
TechnologyFive strange but true scientific factsThe spuds Matt Damon's stranded astronaut Mark Watney grew in <i>The Martian</i> may be closer to science fact than science fiction, say Kiwi and Australian researchers.06 Nov 04:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe phenomenon of 3D printing has given us printed guns, printed cars and printed hamburgers - now it might have ushered in the age of printed hair.30 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMonkeys do compensate for something...The Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 climate change canariesIt's been called the "Genghis Khan" of the ant world, and for good reason.12 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's growth raises green threatThe biggest threat to Auckland's environment continues to come from its own population, according to a stocktake presented to city councillors today.07 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuOld dog can teach us new tricksThe teeth of a dog may provide new insight into how humans migrated across the world's largest ocean to New Zealand, and where they came from.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat flips the fertitlity master swtichKiwi scientists have uncovered another secret of a wonder-protein that's already been shown to play a hand in reproduction and early brain development.06 Oct 04:24 AM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's 'inadequate' curriculumNot one student at Gloriavale school has gone beyond Year 11 in the past three years sparking fresh calls for an investigation.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Climate change and the fate of AntarcticaIf the vast East Antarctic Ice Sheet melted, oceans would rise by 50 metres. This week, new scientific evidence will be presented that shows it's at risk.13 Sep 06:44 AM
New ZealandFirst nuclear map of our planetWhat goes on beneath Earth's crust is one of the biggest mysteries facing geophysicists.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs this natural product the cure for acne?Our natural honey products could be used against the bane of teenagers everywhere - acne - in major findings which open up a market potentially worth tens of millions of dollars to New Zealand.28 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandStrange but trueBeing neurotic can mean constant worry - but amid all of that gloom lies some pretty powerful bursts of creativity.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDating ... the sticking pointScientist's challenge: work out if asexual returning expat stick insects still need male suitors.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientists call for more no-fishing marine reservesTwo of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.26 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandHot pools a gold mineOur picture-postcard hot springs aren't just natural treasures - they're also treasure chests laden with silver and gold, scientists say.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteer clear of Mt Ruapehu's craterPeople are being warned to stay clear of the crater lake at Mt Ruapehu as scientists check the safety of the vent systems.22 Aug 12:21 AM
TechnologyStrange but trueA new study out of the US has shown women who have just one drink a day are at a heightened risk of alcohol-related cancer.21 Aug 05:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueHistory tells us how Bavarians innovated what now makes up 94 per cent of the world's beer market after noticing how beer stored in caves over the winter continued to ferment, creating a lighter and smoother drop.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro proves fiery tooMt Tongariro - long considered a peaceful neighbour to the rowdy Ruapehu - is much more fiery than we ever realised, says a scientist sharing new findings today.13 Aug 10:08 PM
