Peter Beggs was dismissed over his conduct.

Students say they need to buy new laptops to sit a compulsory digital exam.

Most people who diet will regain half their weight loss in the first 12 months

The Economist's system doesn't judge on things most of us actually care about.

Nine Kiwis are booked on Virgin Galactic's space tourism flights moving towards lift-off.

It's the classic Kiwi way, but new evidence shows a barefoot childhood has big benefits.

Study found a 50 per cent spike in hospital visits during red-tide blooms.

COMMENT: For your eyes' sake, put the phones to bed early.

Record heat is raising ocean temperatures to new levels and experts are concerned.

Fears over disease prompts researcher to start petition calling for kauri forest closures.

A US court case has prompted more calls for a ban on popular herbicide Roundup. Should it?

A new forecast system has revealed the years 2018 till 2022 are going to anomalously warm.

NZ's Zero Carbon Act could fail unless it accounts for different gases, researchers argue.

Scientists excited at what they'll find among samples collected from postcard hot springs.

A Kiwi physics experiment has managed to do what decades of international research hasn't.

Guesses at what is 'normal' point to some glaringly wrong views.

Radiation from sheep thyroid glands is said to support nuclear explosion contention.

Any ban of weedkiller Roundup in NZ shouldn't be hung off US ruling, scientists say.

US janitor awarded $440m - now NZ must "find a better way", says organic farmer.

NASA has postponed the historic launch of the first spacecraft to fly towards the Sun.

COMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.

Odd as it sounds, already being distressed makes it easier to absorb bad news.

COMMENT: Research could be a life-saver for those needing transplants.

Science forums hears from Richard Winkworth about his studies of pests and diseases

It turned out to be unlike anything found on Earth and has researchers baffled.

A new study has warned the planet could descend into a devastating "hothouse climate".

Parts of the planet may have 60m sea level rises even if targets are met, scientists warn.

These ancient human-like beings that were small in stature have puzzled scientists.

Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress

COMMENT: Lithium-ion batteries are powering electric cars... but at what cost?