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The sun is producing strong solar flares and has hurled outbursts of plasma our way.
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Human brain implant had to be adjusted after it ‘retracted’, Neuralink admits.
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Death rates over winter are nearly a quarter higher than other times of the year. Why?
'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?
The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.
80-plus and still firing on all cylinders: A peek inside the brains of ‘super-agers’
NY Times: New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories.
The surprising things researchers just learned about gambling addiction in NZ
Around two-thirds of Kiwis gamble each year - but when and how does it turn risky?
NZ study reveals concerning diet trends among disadvantaged kids
A groundbreaking study has shed important new light on the diets of our under-5s.
First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared
The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.
'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island
The quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.
Former Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTE
Calls for action as the silent killer haunts New Zealand's sporting community.
Groundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious award
Kerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.
Iconic Auckland attractions $7.4m makeover
A $7.4 million centre has been created to make STEM fun for kids.
Weather: El Nino to deliver NZ parting shot with colder-than-average May
Forecasters are picking a dry and cold May for NZ – but not before a patch of wet weather.
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm
Financial Times: Washington urges three countries to tighten supply of tools and tech.
University of Auckland taken to ERA by ‘Plan B’ academic Simon Thornley
The university is now involved in a new employment dispute.
Goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyond
The El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?
NZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’
NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.
'We found it!': Meet the Kiwi DNA detectives helping sick kids around the world
For families, rare disorders can be misery. For Stephen Robertson, they're a mission.
How migraines, flu and heart attacks affect women and men differently
You can blame your hormones for how your body reacts to and fights certain infections.
The dangerous bacteria lurking in your gym gear
Here's why it might be time to review your gym hygiene habits.
'We need to take risks': Should we change species to save them?
New York Times: When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution”
The household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefing
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.
Plight at the Museum: New Zealand's natural heritage at risk
Museum collections help save species from extinction - but now they're at risk themselves.
The world is in the middle of a record marine heatwave. What's happening?
New York Times: The 'massive records' set over 2023 are beyond what scientists expected.
NZ is being soaked by another atmospheric river - what are they?
They’ve powered some of our biggest deluges in recent years: what are atmospheric rivers?
Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposal
More than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.
From weight loss to acne: Is apple cider vinegar really a cure-all?
New York Times: Never mind the TikTokers - here's what the science says.
More than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loom
A number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.
Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the ‘God particle,’ dies at 94
The physicist's work helps scientists understand the riddles of the universe.
Why scents are being used to treat dementia and depression
Scent-based therapy is revolutionising care for depression and dementia.
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