Michio Kaku helps explain and conceptualize the ideas of the Multiverse and String Theory. Video/Floating University

A new study has found that a mysterious 'Cold Spot' in space could prove alternate worlds.

Scientists find high temperatures and the potential for large geothermal resources.

There are 12 finalists for the KiwiNet awards.

More money will be spent lifting teacher numbers over the next four years.

National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.

Scientists able to communicate with brain-dead patients following breakthrough study.

New BBC documentary reveals the moment an asteroid nearly 15km long hit the earth and wiped out an entire species

Drone-diving could become the next extreme sport but its technology could soon save lives.

An event that happened 183 million years ago could be on the brink of happening again.

The fact that you're reading this now is through a complex process built up in your head.

COMMENT: Bags that mimic a mother's womb could replace incubators for at-risk prem babies

Extreme athletes aren't simply adrenaline junkies with a death wish, scientists say.

Could Rotorua's world-famous rotten egg sulphur pong be beneficial?

We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.

Officials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.

The dead lay everywhere - it was a scene unlike any the Texas police officer had seen.

Kiwi scientists cleverly disrupt the foraging behaviour of the nasty Argentine ant.

Rotorua features in a new study pushing back the oldest geological record of life on land.

Kiwi, Maui dolphin and great white sharks feature on a list of 150 species prioritised.

Rabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.

Aussie border officials who destroyed important Kiwi plants say it 'won't happen again'.

Resurrecting long-gone species remains a "sexy idea" but still not straightforward.

A return to the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread could be on the cards.

What reading different genres of books may say about you.

Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.

A survey of 148 DOC staff suggests room for improvement in genetics-based conservation.

Scientists claims to have found a "game-changer" for people sensitive to gluten.

Are handheld devices to blame for an increase in neck pain among New Zealanders?

The world's next big antibiotic could lie hidden in our native fungi.