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'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists
The trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald

'Crunch time': Urgent warnings from scientists on climate trajectory
Key climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.

HIV advance: Twice-yearly shot to prevent infection
The drug would be a convenient new way to ward off infection in a wide range of people.

This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live
A low score is a portent, not a promise and could be a wake-up call, says study author.

'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.

The real-life dating boot camp that inspired Love on the Spectrum
New York Times: "Do I say I am 'neuro-spicy'? Or 'neurodiverse'? Or do I disclose at all?"

Trash sucks: A Norwegian city uses vacuum tubes to whisk waste away
Rubbish is sucked out of the city with the force of half a million household vacuums.

NZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to Europe
Big overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.

Opinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sector
OPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.

'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205k
The final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer.

Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.

Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.

Motat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'
Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.

Opinion: Drawing on memory can help us solve problems
Research shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present.

Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
No surprises in another thin year for the sector.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

How Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discovery
A new Business of Tech episode is available now.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

Toddler survives 15-storey fall thanks to small bush - here's how
'The child landing in that bush probably saved his life.'