New research claims the reason Pluto lost its planet status is "not valid".

A breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years.

A breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years. Credit: Aotearoa Science Agency

UQ Global Change Institute Director Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg explains significance of new research that has found evidence to suggest the 2016 coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef also affected deep reefs. Credit: UQ Global Change Institute

Climate change may threaten even the darkest depths of world-renowned Great Barrier Reef.

Why do climate deniers stick to their beliefs despite overwhelming scientific evidence?

Probiotics, used in everything from chocolate to baby formula, may not be that effective.

They did it by boosting photosynthesis using a 'dormant' chemical found in algae.

1080 is safe, effective and, until we find something better, our best tool to save birds.

Human "minibrains" are far from conscious, but scientists say it's time to talk ethics.

The research could be used to better understand people's true preferences in life.

Diver spotted turtle behaving abnormally near Whangarei Heads.

Discovery in Egyptian tomb shows food changes our biology.

Goats are drawn to happy people, researchers say.

If you think memory loss affects only old people, you are wrong.

COMMENT: Keep yourself alert and safe and reach for a glass of water.

Toddlers change their behaviour if they are being watched to boost their reputation.

Our electronic eavesdropping agency is seeking recruits - can you solve these puzzles?

Evidence on prisons from National leader Simon Bridges suggests spending money elsewhere.

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

Influence of fake trials will sadly continue to influence people for decades to come.

Keeping NZ methane emissions to today's levels won't be enough to stop further warming.

To determine their true health benefits, scientists want to pay people to eat avocados.

AI has been taught to forecast patterns of aftershock locations following large quakes.

'What we found is, simply put, crazy,' scientist says of NZ penguins' epic journey.

Cantabrians reported a loud boom and a blazing light on Monday night.

It's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.

Century-old shipwreck revealed by most complex seafloor survey ever undertaken in NZ.

Scientists find a way to capture - and share - the magic of Marlborough sauvignon blanc.

University of Otago whale researchers tasked to find "Saildrone" missing since 2015.