WorldWatch: 'Sophisticated' satellite's incredible imagesPhotos taken by a new satellite launched last November have been released by NASA and the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Source: CNBCWatch24 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandPredator-free NZ: The seven big questionsToday marks six months since the Government announced an ambitious plan to rid New Zealand of pest predators by 2050. Is the concept possible, or even safe?24 Jan 10:14 PM
Aged carePrintable human skin is hereScientists create a prototype for a 3D bio-printer that is capable of printing functional human skins.24 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandNZ's hottest island as never seen beforeScientists have found an intriguing new way to peer into the fiery belly of New Zealand's hottest island.24 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandKiwis close in on rare child-killing diseaseKiwi scientists have helped gauge the power of a promising new drug to treat a rare, fatal disease in children.23 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafeThe state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.23 Jan 10:46 PM
WorldHow Leia became unofficial symbol for Women's MarchCarrie Fisher's iconic character held special resonance for many protesters.23 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandQ&A: NZ science's own 'Hidden Figures'New movie Hidden Figures tells the story of African-American women who played a crucial role in NASA's early space missions. Does NZ science have its own diversity problem?23 Jan 09:47 PM
OpinionWhere oh where is summer?COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.21 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleYuck! Do you need a new toothbrush?Think twice before using your toothbrush... it's covered in millions of different germs - including faeces.21 Jan 01:30 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Micro-response to major problemCOMMENT: I'm glad we finally moved towards banning microbeads, it's been great for the nation to have this conversation, late or not.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWeird Science: Meet Trump's flying namesakeScientists have inflicted upon a new species of moth a name Democrats would argue is decidedly cruel: Neopalpa donaldtrumpi.20 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleOne-night stands: The impact for men and womenWomen regret one-night stands; men want more of them.19 Jan 11:10 PM
BusinessNZ moon mission set for blast offNew Zealand is ready to join the space race, with Kiwi start-up Rocket Lab on the brink of launching a rocket to the moon.19 Jan 02:46 AM
WorldThe frozen humans waiting for scienceInside a remote desert facility, hundreds of human bodies lie frozen in capsules, each waiting for their second life to start.18 Jan 03:38 AM
KahuSchools struggle to find teachersThe new school year is weeks away but schools are struggling to find teachers.17 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists bound for Auckland IslandsScientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.17 Jan 03:20 AM
EntertainmentNZ smoking study grills Bond's licence to killJames Bond might have stubbed out his last cigarette - but the spectre of smoking still lingers over 007's films today, Kiwi researchers say.16 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandNow playing in your forest: tui's greatest hitsIf you've ever noticed how the music of our charismatic tui is much more impressive when heard in the bush, you're not mistaken.16 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandBrain study: Can we 'see' depression?A new Kiwi study will attempt to reveal what happens to our brains when we take anti-depressants - and whether these intriguing changes can be easily measured.16 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi whiz-kids make the cut at top unisA record number of New Zealand students have received early round offers to some of the world's best tertiary institutions, including the Ivy League.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop scholars: Where are they now?Catching up with the nine top scholars from 2015 NCEA exams, a year on from their results.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWoman killed by superbug resistant to every available antibioticA woman has been killed by a superbug that proved resistant to every antibiotic available in the United States.15 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandNZ study probes rugby brain health legacyKiwi scientists have published another study exploring links between concussions suffered while playing rugby and long-term impacts on brain function.15 Jan 05:38 AM
New ZealandNot into music? It's a conditionEver met someone who just wasn't into music? They might just have a condition called specific musical anhedonia.15 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldKIC 8462852 'Tabby's Star' may be a star suffering indigestionAlien megastructure? Or natural mega-disaster? Astronomers have crunched the numbers and come up with a new explanation for the erratic flickering of a distant star. Indigestion.15 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandNZ yellowhammers slow to lose accentImmigrants to New Zealand are often quick to pick up our signature twang - but it seems one ex-pat hasn't lost its British accent more than a century after moving here.14 Jan 11:02 PM
LifestyleStop eating at this time to lose weightAccording to a new study, this simple tip can help you lose weight and you can eat anything you want ... as long as it's in the right time frame.14 Jan 10:30 PM
WorldLife on the frozen planetWhen a longed-for journey to the Antarctic became a reality, Damian Christie was not prepared for the immensity of what awaited him.13 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNanogirl: The robot that can read storiesCOMMENT: Computers that talk like humans are no longer in the realm of science fiction. Voice recognition technology is friendly now.13 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to determine baby's sex before conceptionCraving sweets, early morning sickness and a watermelon-shaped stomach are all said to indicate that a woman will give birth to a 12 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Will ecosystems hit tipping point?In the last of a five-part series looking at research in Auckland's blue backyard, an expert discusses how far our ocean ecosystems can be pushed.12 Jan 04:11 PM
LifestyleWhy does ice cream cause 'brain freeze'?It's a hot summer's day and you're looking forward to an ice cream. But within seconds of your first bite, you feel a headache coming on: a brain freeze. Here's what's going on.12 Jan 12:35 AM
World#DoesItFart: Science is a gasDo baboons pass gas? What about salamanders? Millipedes? Real-life scientists are now taking to Twitter to provide answers.11 Jan 07:16 PM
