New ZealandDrones, 'drifters' to map deadly rip currentsDrones and GPS-tracking dummies are being deployed at Kiwi beaches to boost our understanding of the country's deadliest rips.01 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Revealing the threat that lies beneathScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to GNS Science earthquake geologist Dr Rob Langridge about a renewed effort to catalogue a nationwide web of active faults threatening New Zealand.01 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandFisherman's Foxton find stuns Sydney scientistsA wayward scientific instrument has completed a remarkable year-long journey across the Tasman Sea, delighting the Aussie researchers who thought it'd been lost for good.01 Nov 02:08 AM
BusinessNASA near-miss warning for asteroidAn asteroid is buzzing by today. But we had advance warning of the 25m chunk of rock and ice thanks to a new NASA 'intruder alert' system.31 Oct 02:06 AM
LifestylePractice makes telling whoppers easyA new study confirms the reason for the puppet's ever-growing proboscis: the more we practice prevarication, the easier it gets.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDNA trace may find source of water bugsWater contaminations like that which recently left thousands of people sick in Havelock North could be quickly traced with new DNA-based technology.30 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessThe 100 greatest innovations of the yearRobot mall cops, a vaccine for dengue and 98 more of the greatest innovations of the year are highlighted in the latest issue of Popular Science.29 Oct 07:36 PM
LifestyleWeird science: why bugs are good for youThe idea of eating bugs has created a buzz in foodie and international development circles as a more sustainable alternative to consuming meat and fish.28 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDoctors turn to data to speed diagnosisMedical professionals are tapping into a wealth of online data in a bid to speed up the diagnosing of patients.28 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIs this the oldest brain in the world?Pickled grey matter has given scientists incredible insight to dinosaur brains.28 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandRoss Sea triumph: 5 reasons you should celebrateToday's landmark agreement to protect the Ross Sea - a pristine corner of the planet dubbed "the last ocean" - is one all Kiwis should celebrate. Filmmaker Peter Young explains why.28 Oct 04:42 AM
LifestyleWho lives longest: Meat eaters or vegetarians?What we eat - as opposed to how much we eat - is a hot topic to study, so can we confidently say that avoiding meat will increase your lifespan?27 Oct 10:06 PM
WorldWorms may help asthma sufferersWorms could hold the key to curing asthma after it was discovered that they secrete a protein which prevents the body overreacting to allergens.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis take research to Brando's paradiseKiwi scientists have brought their pest-busting expertise to a spectacular Pacific atoll formerly owned by late legendary actor Marlon Brando.27 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldThe universe as never seen beforeKiwi scientists have helped reveal the universe in glorious technicolour, with incredible new images reflecting on one of the widest-ever radio-wave surveys of space yet.26 Oct 11:03 PM
WorldBarrier Reef: 'Mortality is devastating'Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.26 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandNZ researchers punch above their weightNew Zealand is punching above its weight in its output of top-quality research, with a new index ranking the country above larger nations like Saudi Arabia and South Africa.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol-energy drink mix 'like cocaine'For teenagers, mixing energy drinks with alcohol is like taking cocaine, according to a new study.26 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAre aliens signaling us with their stars?Two astronomers have spotted strange flashes from a set of stars. They say it's an alien civilisation. Others say it's just a glitch.26 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandRoyal Society tackling diversity issuesNew Zealand's leading body for the sciences and humanities - traditionally dominated by older white men - is tackling a lack of diversity among its fellows.26 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandStudents rejected before taking testA student says she dedicated hundreds of hours of study in an effort to get into a medical programme, only to be told hours before a test she had been rejected.25 Oct 08:12 PM
WorldHow humans reached OceaniaNew researchers explors how the first settlers colonised the Pacific islands.25 Oct 07:31 PM
WorldLying gets easier with practice: scientistsWhen it comes to lying, practice makes perfect because the brain slowly adapts to ignore the emotions produced by deception, according to new research.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists hunt for ocean 'tipping point'Kiwi scientists are simulating how New Zealand's coastal environment will respond to potentially disastrous effects of acidification caused by climate change.25 Oct 02:30 AM
LifestyleStudy: White lies lead to big whoppersThey may be considered harmless by many, but little white lies apparently condition the brain to tell bigger fibs, new research has shown.25 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandPioneering chemist wins science honourWomen in Science grant will allows NZ-based researcher 'potential to make significant discoveries'.25 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldIs the Bermuda Triangle mystery solved?Researchers claim they have discovered the answer to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.24 Oct 10:53 PM
BusinessAuckland exodus: Who's leaving?The cost of housing in Auckland is pushing staff in industries to leave the city, while Auckland businesses must be prepared to pay more to keep staff.24 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ researcher probes lunar 'moonquakes'A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.24 Oct 10:25 PM
LifestyleDoes a full moon change behaviour?Does the moon actually make people act crazy, or change human behaviour in any way?24 Oct 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' prices forcing out teachersA top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.24 Oct 05:29 PM
World'Male pill' stops sperm from swimmingScientists have made a breakthrough that could be the key to developing a male contraceptive pill.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ project could transform bird conservationPioneering genetic research by Kiwi scientists could help protect hundreds of bird species around the world.24 Oct 03:13 AM
