LifestyleWhy are yawns contagious?Even when we're not tired, why do we yawn if someone else does?01 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonAre documentaries bad for your health?COMMENT: The challenge around how scientific evidence is presented is an important one.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFindings make living on these planets possibleThree planets in the habitable zone of newly discover solar system may have water.01 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandStudy finds new 'natural killer' cell roleKiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.31 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland's environment: Four perspectivesFour leading academics share their views on how to enhance Auckland's environment.31 Aug 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Giant of volcanology' wins world honourNew Zealand's Professor Bruce Houghton has won the rarely-bestowed Thorarinsson Medal.31 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandNZ spends further $16m on synchrotronThe Government is putting another $16m toward the Australian Synchrotron facility.31 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's riversMakers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.30 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand$100 now or $200 later? The science of self-controlWould you take $100 now, or wait a year and get $200, a Kiwi experiment has asked.30 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandUnderwater 'drone' to explore Taranaki reefA researcher will explore a Taranaki marine reserve with a drone-like underwater vehicle.30 Aug 08:55 PM
New ZealandQ&A: When taking water hurts our fish lifeChanging the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.30 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandArtefacts from flying pioneer Jean Batten donated to MotatFlight logbooks, a stopwatch and other treasures given to museum.30 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandShort workouts boost kids' brainpowerShort bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.30 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandHigh-fat diet bad for bone health - studyHigh-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.30 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldNew planet 'about to destroy Earth'The apocalypse is nigh - about three weeks away, warns numerologist.29 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandWhat light is best for your body clock?When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.28 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandNZ brain study could open door to new therapiesA Kiwi study could have implications for developing new therapies for brain disorders.27 Aug 08:06 AM
New ZealandSuper telescope: NZ 'punching above its weight'NZ is punching above its weight in getting the huge SKA super-scope built, scientist says.27 Aug 05:16 AM
LifestyleHow swearing could raise your tolerance to painYelling rude words can actually raise tolerance to pain.27 Aug 03:45 AM
LifestyleA drug for exercise?A newly-discovered protein could point the way to a drug giving the benefits of exercise.25 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Some memories are better forgottenCOMMENT: New research shows how memories are formed - and how they might be erased.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTiny parasites raise big biosecurity worryA tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.25 Aug 02:00 AM
BusinessNZ puts $380k toward big data projectNZ to spend $380,000 on a project that could support the world's largest radio telescope.25 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GMWhere do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?23 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandElection 2017: Parties share science, hazard policiesWhere do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?23 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandMethane discovery could change climate prioritiesKiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimmering White Island sports new crater lakeCalmer conditions on White Island has allowed scientists to explore newly-formed features.23 Aug 05:52 AM
New ZealandStudy suggests avocados good for gutA first-of-its-kind Kiwi study on rats suggests avocados have surprising health benefits.23 Aug 01:59 AM
WorldHell on Earth: How dinosaurs became extinctLike some biblical horror, research reveals how Earth plunged into darkness for 2 years.22 Aug 04:05 AM
New ZealandTech giant backs NZ bug-detecting studyTech giant Oracle has funded an NZ project targeting a widely used programming language.22 Aug 04:02 AM
WorldIs this soap dispenser racist?Outrage after soap dispenser only responds to light-coloured person's skin.21 Aug 09:08 PM
LifestyleThe secret to perfect cupcakes revealedAccording to the experts, this is the formula for perfect cupcakes every time.20 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island's pristine skies protectedAn Hauraki Gulf island takes conservation to the sky, becoming a sanctuary for stargazers.20 Aug 04:10 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Will technology kill handwriting?The act of writing a long letter has been replaced by text messages.18 Aug 05:00 PM
