New ZealandRotorua important to astrobiology researchConference gives opportunity to learn more about the possibility of life outside of Earth.24 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: What our tweeting says about usAn analysis of 800 million tweets reveals our mode of thinking changes throughout the day.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Computers predict your death dateCOMMENT: Computers can now predict your death date. Would you want to know?22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Engineering a solution to Stem's diversity problemTwo inspirational women in Stem share insights about working in a male-dominated field.22 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandTrolling and cyber-bullying: What's the difference?Is there a difference between online trolls and cyber-bullies? It turns out there is.21 Jun 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Restrictive' guidelines holding back NZ fertility research"Restrictive by default" guidelines are holding back crucial NZ studies, researchers say.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew warning over antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoeaThe bacterium behind gonorrhoea has grown resistant to many common antibiotics.21 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelWhy we still don't understand turbulenceWhile most of us have experienced it, the science around turbulence isn't well understood.21 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhere did the Pacific's first dogs come from?Kiwi scientists have used DNA to find out how the first pooches arrived in the Pacific.21 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist's study among 'world-changing' ideasStudy co-authored by Kiwi singled out among 250 findings that could "help change world".21 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandResearchers concerned at post-quake confusionA new Wellington study has highlighted the confusion that followed the Kaikoura quake.21 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandHunt for Nessie: Inside a Kiwi scientist's Scotland expeditionBig days and countless media interviews are all part of a Nessie-hunting scientist's work.21 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandCollapsing volcanoes: Study to tackle complex threatScientists aim to model risks linked to collapsing volcanoes, saving lives and buildings.20 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandHow an Auckland blow would hit underground infrastructureHow would lava like that devastating Hawaii affect Auckland's underground networks?20 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould we stop the spread of problem genes?Breakthrough could point the way to stopping the spread of genes that pose a threat to us.19 Jun 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhy garden birds are our 'backyard barometers'A new report is good news for the greenfinch - but worrying for the tiny waxeye.19 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandAre video game 'loot boxes' making our teens gamblers?Video game "loot boxes" with random rewards inside could be triggering gambling habits.19 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandWhat everyday chemicals are Kiwis being exposed to?Lead - at safe levels - was found in the blood of all Kiwis surveyed in a major new study.19 Jun 12:47 AM
LifestyleDoes chewing, sniffing or clicking enrage you?If these things more than annoy you, then you may be suffering from this condition.18 Jun 12:04 AM
New ZealandCoral reefs growing slower than sea-level riseAnother potential problem posed for low-lying tropical islands under climate change.17 Jun 01:17 AM
WorldWestminster Abbey honours Stephen HawkingScientists beam recording of the cosmologist's voice to nearest black hole in space.16 Jun 08:37 PM
WorldScientists float idea on 'ballooning' spidersRecords of spider ballooning go back centuries.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonSugar plays with parents' mindsDoes sugar make kids really hyperactive?15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe complex cues behind 'hangryness'You're spoiling for a spat, but all you really need is a sandwich. Why do we get "hangry"?15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPhil Seddon: Predator Free NZ is just half the storyThere's a bigger story to conservation than NZ's predator-free goal, says Phil Seddon.15 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandOcean waves in Antarctica can trigger ice shelf collapseOcean swells have been driving a catastrophic disintegration of Antarctic ice shelves.14 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandGlobal warming causing Antarctic ice to melt three times faster a yearWhat happens in the next decade could determine the fate of Antarctica - and our coasts.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarmer water worsens fish nutritional quality - studyWarmer-water events can worsen the nutritional balance of fish, new study finds.13 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandHas our action on plastics come too late?With plastic now being found in Antarctica's pristine waters, has action come too late?12 Jun 10:26 PM
New ZealandScientists applaud pick for Gluckman's successorRespected biochemist Professor Juliet Gerrard stepping into PM's science adviser role.12 Jun 05:02 AM
WorldWhale washes up on German beachMalnourished juvenile humpback whale washed ashore on German beach, shocking scientists.10 Jun 09:42 PM
TechnologyCuriosity rover's finds fuel quest for life on MarsNasa discovery of ancient organic material revives scientists' hopes.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTremors, rising lake temps signal 'unrest' at Mt RuapehuScientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Another Easter Island mystery solvedHow did Easter Island's statues get hats? And what can it teach us about climate change?08 Jun 05:00 PM
