WorldScientists capture 4 mile iceberg break in GreenlandA team of American scientists captured a four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in eastern Greenland last year, a process known as 'calving', a force behind the global rising sea levels. Source - YouTube/New York University Watch14 Jul 10:06 PM
New ZealandBumblebees die before rescue mission to UKHand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity. 07 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldBritish scientists begin project to search for life on MarsBritish scientists have started an ambitious project aimed at searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars.04 Jun 11:50 PM
WorldYour countryside needs you: Call for citizen scientistsMembers of the public are being urged to become "citizen scientists" by recording their sightings of local wildlife to save endangered species.02 Jun 01:59 AM
New ZealandChief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.17 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandDIY snow one use for Budget science cashA scientist has proposed using science research funds to send an aircraft to make more snow fall on the Southern Alps.17 May 04:00 PM
EconomyPM announces $225m funding boost for scienceJohn Key says research, science and technology will get the biggest boost after health and education in next week's Budget.10 May 11:59 PM
LifestyleCorn smut - great tasting and good for you tooA corn infection that US farmers have spent millions trying to eradicate, is in fact packed with unique proteins, minerals and other nutritional goodies, tests have found.28 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPain-killing secrets of the opium poppy revealedScientists have identified the genes of the opium poppy responsible for the production of the painkillers codeine and morphine.14 Mar 11:59 PM
AgribusinessGE plants promoted as 'cisgenic'NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.01 Mar 09:45 PM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Giant telescope would bring a galaxy of opportunities14 Feb 02:45 PM
EnvironmentPacific coastal disaster risk to be assessedNew Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.10 Feb 03:00 PM
AgribusinessResearch leads to possible emissions breakthroughNZ researchers may have discovered a breathrough for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.28 Jan 02:12 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
