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Drinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before drinking, study shows.
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COMMENT: Selfies and shared use of a smartphone or tablet could help spread head lice.
NZ's shot at the Moon
Rocket Lab is helping Florida-based Moon Express to win a US$20million prize by flying to the Moon
Visual illusions reveal workings of the brain
Visual illusions show how our mental processing delivers our experience of the world.
NZ had own big black swan species
New Zealand had its own species of black swan - but it was wiped out by hunting.
Rachel Stewart: Councils must walk climate talk
COMMENT: Is your local council doing enough about mitigating effects of climate change?
Could 'test-tube rhino' save a species?
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Could this app lower your workplace stress?
Volunteers sought to test if app can help reduce workers' stress.
Do cheating songbirds make better singers?
A new study suggests infidelity and singing prowess go together - at least in songbirds.
Extreme weather: El Ninos to become twice as common
Damaging, extreme El Nino events will likely become twice as common under climate change.
Ancient humans had sex with non humans
Research shows our ancestors had sex with members of other species.
Weird Science: Here till the sun dies
Tiny tardigrades beat even Keith Richards when it comes to indestructibility.
Boy stumbles across ancient elephant
Jude Sparks was out on a family hike in the desert when he discovered something rare.
Science behind the perfect fried chicken
Revealed: The exact components that make perfect fried chicken.
Nasa engineer gives up half his salary to teach Kiwi kids
A former Nasa engineer is drawn to NZ by its great qualities.
Milk could help regrow human muscle
A Canterbury researcher's work is the first step towards regrowing body parts.
US Air Force funds Kiwi tech project
The US Air Force has put $250,000 into an innovative Kiwi study.
Scientists reveal Auckland's explosive history
Auckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.
World-class marine research centre planned
Council takes next step towards getting world-class Waikato University research institute.
27 stressful times that age the brain
Cheating partner or dreadful in-laws could age your brain by four years, say scientists.
Fish oil findings prove promising for mums
NZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.
Fish oil findings prove promising for mums
NZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.
Solar blast creates stunning aurora
A solar storm is turning southern skies into a dramatic, colourful kaleidoscope.
Animal emotions: How your pet's feeling
COMMENT: Animal emotions stare us in the face - are our pets happy?
Viagra trial aims to help underweight babies
A Kiwi trial is exploring how Viagra may help underweight babies before and after birth.
NASA runs out of funds to send humans to mars
NASA's announcement will put the planned 2030s expedition on hold indefinitely.
Cold? These NZ bugs freeze solid - and survive
Some New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.
Genius or mad scientist? Dr plans head transplant
Italian Sergio Canavero is poised to do the first human head transplant.
Weird Science: Is yours a rich or poor face?
It's possible to tell whether someone's wealthy or not just by looking at their face.
Nanogirl: Online doctor will see you now
COMMENT: Telehealth app is connecting children with common conditions to online doctors.
Top Kiwi innovators hailed at research awards
Science innovators have been recognised at our top awards for bringing research to market.