LifestyleAlcohol's oddly positive effect on learningDrinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before drinking, study shows.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ's shot at the MoonRocket Lab is helping Florida-based Moon Express to win a US$20million prize by flying to the MoonWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonCan your smartphone give you head lice?COMMENT: Selfies and shared use of a smartphone or tablet could help spread head lice.28 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleVisual illusions reveal workings of the brainVisual illusions show how our mental processing delivers our experience of the world.26 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ had own big black swan speciesNew Zealand had its own species of black swan - but it was wiped out by hunting.25 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldHow the universe is absolutely drowning in boozeIt's like one great big distillery up there.25 Jul 10:39 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Councils must walk climate talkCOMMENT: Is your local council doing enough about mitigating effects of climate change?25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCould 'test-tube rhino' save a species?There are just three northern white rhinos left in the world.25 Jul 06:15 AM
EmploymentCould this app lower your workplace stress?Volunteers sought to test if app can help reduce workers' stress.25 Jul 03:21 AM
EnvironmentDo cheating songbirds make better singers?A new study suggests infidelity and singing prowess go together - at least in songbirds.25 Jul 03:07 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather: El Ninos to become twice as commonDamaging, extreme El Nino events will likely become twice as common under climate change.25 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandAncient humans had sex with non humansResearch shows our ancestors had sex with members of other species.24 Jul 09:02 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Supersonic getawayCOMMENT: The future of air travel is faster and quieter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWeird Science: Here till the sun diesTiny tardigrades beat even Keith Richards when it comes to indestructibility.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldBoy stumbles across ancient elephantJude Sparks was out on a family hike in the desert when he discovered something rare.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleScience behind the perfect fried chickenRevealed: The exact components that make perfect fried chicken.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandNasa engineer gives up half his salary to teach Kiwi kidsA former Nasa engineer is drawn to NZ by its great qualities.18 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandMilk could help regrow human muscleA Canterbury researcher's work is the first step towards regrowing body parts.18 Jul 06:20 AM
New ZealandUS Air Force funds Kiwi tech projectThe US Air Force has put $250,000 into an innovative Kiwi study.18 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandScientists reveal Auckland's explosive historyAuckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.17 Jul 11:16 PM
EnvironmentWorld-class marine research centre plannedCouncil takes next step towards getting world-class Waikato University research institute.17 Jul 06:00 PM
Lifestyle27 stressful times that age the brainCheating partner or dreadful in-laws could age your brain by four years, say scientists.17 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleFish oil findings prove promising for mumsNZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFish oil findings prove promising for mumsNZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.Watch17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolar blast creates stunning auroraA solar storm is turning southern skies into a dramatic, colourful kaleidoscope.17 Jul 12:25 AM
OpinionAnimal emotions: How your pet's feelingCOMMENT: Animal emotions stare us in the face - are our pets happy?16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandViagra trial aims to help underweight babiesA Kiwi trial is exploring how Viagra may help underweight babies before and after birth.16 Jul 05:30 AM
WorldNASA runs out of funds to send humans to marsNASA's announcement will put the planned 2030s expedition on hold indefinitely.16 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandCold? These NZ bugs freeze solid - and surviveSome New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.16 Jul 01:01 AM
LifestyleGenius or mad scientist? Dr plans head transplantItalian Sergio Canavero is poised to do the first human head transplant.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Online doctor will see you nowCOMMENT: Telehealth app is connecting children with common conditions to online doctors.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeird 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.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Kiwi innovators hailed at research awardsScience innovators have been recognised at our top awards for bringing research to market.14 Jul 12:12 AM
LifestyleHow lazy are New Zealanders?Kiwis need to get moving more if research from Stanford is to be believed.13 Jul 10:32 PM
