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Does burnt food cause cancer?

It's commonly thought that burnt food could cause cancer. But is there any truth in this?

A hint of how long you will live for

If your parents live past 70, there's a higher chance you will too, study says.

Putting a computer in your brain is no longer sci fi

This company can help humans win the race against artificial intelligence by putting a chip in their heads.

What people eat for breakfast around the world

Scientific proof that Americans basically eat dessert for breakfast

Why a dog's life may soon be a lot longer

A medical trial to discover whether it is possible to extend the lifespan of pet dogs has shown early signs of success.

Study: Surgery effective for obese patients

Weight-loss surgery is an effective option for obese patients with type-2 diabetes, a New Zealand study has found.

Study: Healthcare must reflect different genes

A 30-year study has found European and Polynesian gene pools are different and should be treated separately when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines.

Kiwi ingenuity: Rice cooker that runs on manure

A rice cooker that runs on manure is among the inventions a group of Kiwi innovators are using to improve the lives of villagers in developing countries.

Then there were two: Falcon mystery solved

New Zealand's native falcon isn't one species but two sub-species that live separately on the North Island and South Island, a new study confirms.

DNA test could transform cancer treatment

Patients battling advanced breast cancer could be spared needless treatments with a clever DNA-based technique that uses personalised blood tests to closely monitor tumours.

Stress in C-section mums' milk: study

Mothers who have had a c-section or are raising a child on their own have significantly higher levels of stress hormones in their breast milk, says research.

What if machines could learn from each other?

What happens when we introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix?

Rare, deadly water bug claims 11-year-old

Hannah Collins, 11, died after she was exposed to Naegleria fowleri while splashing into the waters of a South Carolina river.

Yoga-mat chemical cut from fast-food

In early 2014, a blogger launched a petition pushing sandwich chain Subway to remove an obscure chemical also used in yoga mats from its bread.

Big Pharma eyes $7.2b for farm superbugs

Weaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.

Strange but true: 3D print your dinner

We're all accustomed to having appliances on our kitchen counters, from toasters and blenders to coffee makers and microwaves.