New ZealandZika impact to be monitoredDoctors hope a new monitoring system will give clearer figures on the impact of the Zika virus on New Zealand children.28 Jul 05:00 PM
World8 hours of sitting means 1 hour of exerciseA study suggests a formula for physical activity and exercise can be spread out over the entire day.28 Jul 08:54 AM
WorldPlanet mysteriously erases cratersDwarf planet Ceres should be riddled with craters, but Nasa's scientists were surprised to find it was relatively smooth.27 Jul 08:11 PM
LifestyleWhat that bacteria in your nose does ...As well as being a focal point for many viral infections, the nasal cavity is also a rich ecosystem of 50 or so different species of bacteria.27 Jul 07:57 PM
OpinionChris de Freitas: No place for scare tacticsCalling climate sceptics "deniers" is done with the intention of putting them in the same class as "Holocaust deniers".27 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our glaciers are disappearingThe unusual warmth that dominated our climate last summer has had alarmingly apparent impacts on the South Island's postcard glaciers and mountain snowlines.27 Jul 03:45 AM
WorldDolly the sheep's clones ageing normallyThe ninth birthday this week of Dolly the cloned sheep's four genetic siblings - Debbie, Denise, Diana and Daisy - prove that large cloned animals age normally, say scientists.27 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandPope's astronomer coming to talk aliensAliens will be on the agenda when Great Barrier Island, population 939, brings the Pope's astronomer and other top scientists to a quirky public event.27 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandWill we find alien life this century?A scientist shares five reasons we might find alien life this century - and five we reasons we might not.26 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandIsland event poses cosmic queriesAliens will be on the agenda when Great Barrier Island, population 939, brings the Pope's astronomer and other top scientists to a quirky public event.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists applaud pest planScientists have a few words of warning for Government attempts to clear our islands of pests.25 Jul 11:33 PM
OpinionClimate change deniers 'dangerously wrong'COMMENT: There is no greater crime being perpetuated on future generations than that committed by those who deny climate change.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSamoan obesity's gene linkHigh obesity rates among Samoans are partly caused by genetics, scientists have discovered.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow the kumara is taking over the worldThe hip, orange super food displacing French fries.24 Jul 11:27 PM
WorldComplex jobs, social ties help ward off Alzheimer'sFindings held true even for people who already showed signs of brain damage, according to studies.24 Jul 10:33 PM
LifestyleIs this the cure for asthma?A cure for asthma is on the horizon after scientists discovered a genetic switch which prevents the condition.22 Jul 09:49 PM
OpinionNano Girl: A scientist's dream tripCOMMENT: This week I experienced 3 days at -70C and zero humidity while measuring stardust and witnessing southern lights all within one 10-hour flight.22 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but true: Part slug, part robotUS researchers have combined tissues from a sea slug with flexible 3D printed components to build "biohybrid" robots that crawl like sea turtles on beach.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTo kill a seabird - Does plastic actually kill?Scientists want to find out whether bits of plastic junk commonly found inside the stomachs of seabirds is killing them.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy reveals effects of 'off' fish oilA new Kiwi-led study has found a third of pups born to rats fed high doses of very rancid fish oil during pregnancy did not survive beyond two days.22 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldFor the first time, scientists explore the atmosphere of an Earth-sized exoplanetForty light years away in the constellation Aquarius, a trio of planets orbit a small, cool star. They are worlds quite unlike our 21 Jul 07:49 AM
LifestyleMenopause can be reversed, doctors claimCould this breakthrough allow women to become mothers in their 50s or 60s?21 Jul 04:00 AM
WorldStudy doubles what we know about brain's mapNew precision could immediately aid neurosurgeons in removal of tumours and epilepsy treatment.20 Jul 11:43 PM
WorldHow researchers worked out why you're a mean drunkResearchers got people drunk or high, then made a fascinating discovery about how we respond.20 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandTech hub out to attract top brainsThe collaborative Interact Centre of Technology Excellence is to be launched tonight by hosts Auckland University of Technology (AUT).20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi star-gazer on verge of breakthroughJohn Bray might have just solved a long-standing mystery about what happens when massive stars die.20 Jul 04:12 AM
New ZealandExplained: Space junk that fell to NZDo we need to be worried about pieces of junk falling out of space and into our atmosphere?20 Jul 02:09 AM
New Zealand$35 million fund to attract researchers"Entrepreneurial Universities" initiative is designed to attract world-leading entrepreneurial researchers to NZ.20 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandIs cannabis a cure for brain cancer?Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether cannabis can actually make a difference.19 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandThe secret of the Great DyingIt was the greatest extinction event the world had ever known, wiping out more than 90% of marine life and around two thirds of animals on land.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi helps identify Ebola hotspotsA Kiwi scientist has helped develop artificial intelligence to highlight fresh potential hotspots for Ebola and other bat-borne filoviruses.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldStunning footage of Pluto's surfaceNasa's New Horizons spacecraft has captured stunning images of the surface of Pluto, give a glimpse into what life may be like on the dwarf planet.16 Jul 12:26 AM
TechnologyThe tattoo that can tell how you feelA US researcher has discovered how to control multiple robotic drones using the human brain.15 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyNZ could be major player in ARIf you've been out in your local neighbourhood this week, you may have wondered if the zombie apocalypse was upon us.15 Jul 05:00 PM
