How one woman's passion for science and business have opened a world of opportunities.

Will robots one day replace humans? Find out what a robot thinks.

Even when we're not tired, why do we yawn if someone else does?

COMMENT: The challenge around how scientific evidence is presented is an important one.

Three planets in the habitable zone of newly discover solar system may have water.

Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.

Four leading academics share their views on how to enhance Auckland's environment.

New Zealand's Professor Bruce Houghton has won the rarely-bestowed Thorarinsson Medal.

The Government is putting another $16m toward the Australian Synchrotron facility.

A researcher will explore a Taranaki marine reserve with a drone-like underwater vehicle.

Changing the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.

Flight logbooks, a stopwatch and other treasures given to museum.

Short bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.

High-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.

The apocalypse is nigh - about three weeks away, warns numerologist.

When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.

A Kiwi study could have implications for developing new therapies for brain disorders.

NZ is punching above its weight in getting the huge SKA super-scope built, scientist says.

A newly-discovered protein could point the way to a drug giving the benefits of exercise.

A tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.

NZ to spend $380,000 on a project that could support the world's largest radio telescope.

Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?

Where do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?

Kiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.

Calmer conditions on White Island has allowed scientists to explore newly-formed features.

A first-of-its-kind Kiwi study on rats suggests avocados have surprising health benefits.

Like some biblical horror, research reveals how Earth plunged into darkness for 2 years.

Tech giant Oracle has funded an NZ project targeting a widely used programming language.

Outrage after soap dispenser only responds to light-coloured person's skin.

According to the experts, this is the formula for perfect cupcakes every time.