TechnologyVolcano hiding explosive secretThe explosive history of Rangitoto has again been rewritten, after scientists recovered buried clues of ancient blasts deep below the Island.27 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleArtificial bug 'lets scientist billionaire design new forms of life'Bugs capable of everything from curing diseases to mopping up pollution are a step closer after scientists created an artificial lifeform in a lab.27 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandIs this the weirdest planet in the galaxy?The extrasolar planet HD 20782, about 117 light years from Earth.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionNano Girl: Making small changes could see a decrease in premature deathsIn 2012 in New Zealand, 3137 deaths, 11 per cent, were attributable to environmental factors.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity birds smarter than country birdsThe team tested the two groups of birds using not only associative learning tasks, but innovative problem-solving tasks.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctica Q&A: Dr Rebecca PriestleyAward-winning science writer Dr Rebecca Priestley's new anthology of Antarctic science, Dispatches from Continent Seven, starts out with her own experience on the ice.25 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Beautiful people really are the centre of attentionStudy finds people more likely to mingle with people with similar physical traits — including levels of attractiveness.Watch24 Mar 01:06 AM
LifestyleWhy do we kiss with our eyes closed?Psychologists reveal why we close our eyes when locking lips.24 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandBeautiful women DO attract crowdsKiwi researchers have used an elaborate stadium experiment to show that beautiful people really are the centre of attention when it comes to how we mingle.24 Mar 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhy do songs get stuck in our heads?The science behind this and five other long-pondered questions.23 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleThe 8 week diet that can reverse diabetesNew findings are being described as a "paradigm shift" in the understanding of diabetes.22 Mar 01:55 AM
World66m years since Earth last suffered thisWe are releasing carbon into the atmosphere at an alarming rate, and we will soon eclipse the only known "thermal maximum".21 Mar 09:18 PM
TechnologyCracking more secrets of PlutoNew Horizons spacecraft has transmitted spectacular images back that reveal surprises. Here's a summary of just a few scientific results to date.20 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldTroops plead for 'invisibility cloak'British troops have been testing material so advanced it hides soldiers from infra-red and heat-seeking devices.20 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but true: Ocean's ugliest sea monster?The so-called Tully Monster could be the most repulsive looking creature to ever have roamed the oceans.18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHubble spots 'monster' starsBritish astronomers have discovered a cluster of nine "monster" stars 30 million times brighter than the Sun which could change our understanding of the way stars are formed.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionNano Girl: Keep an eye on UK sugar taxCOMMENT: UK announced its war against sugary drinks with a 25p (53c) a litre tax on soda. Based on the science available, should we follow suit?18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldThe mysterious 'Tully Monster'It's one of the most enigmatic specimens ever found. And now, half a century after its discovery, researchers claim to have found its place in the tree of life.16 Mar 09:04 PM
OpinionJeff Tallon: Abuse has no place in debate on science and creationCOMMENT: Alan Duff's vitriol and vilification of religion is counter-scientific and unwarranted.15 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow the body can learn to kill cancerA new drug is being trialled that enables the body's immune system to detect and attack cancer tumours.15 Mar 02:26 AM
LifestyleLive forever - but there's a catchScientists believe by 2045 they will have achieved immortality.14 Mar 02:00 AM
OpinionNano Girl Michelle Dickinson: NZ could be medicinal cannabis pioneerAs a daughter who has watched her father lose his battle with cancer, I am empathetic to families who try to access cannabis products illegally, writes Michelle Dickinson.11 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleBreast cancer tumours killed in 11 daysPathologists stunned by "staggering" results.11 Mar 12:21 AM
BusinessDr Klaus Lackner: The carbon catcherWhat if we could fight climate change by capturing emissions and locking them away? It sounds good, but the obstacles are huge, reports Chris Mooney.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRobots do a haka at conference in ChristchurchReseachers from across the world have attended a major conference in Christchurch showing off their latest theories, technology, data, and videos furthering the state-of-the-art in human robot interaction.Watch09 Mar 09:48 AM
WorldBrain researchers find 'root of all evil'The "root of all evil" has been discovered by scientists who found that part of the brain fires up before nefarious acts are carried out.08 Mar 08:11 PM
LifestyleMore than 5m people will die from breathingDo you sometimes find yourself losing focus on the job? Is your thinking a little fuzzy? It could be something in the air.06 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe age you'll be healthiest and richestThe best things in life are not only free - they also arrive before we hit middle-age, it seems.06 Mar 03:15 AM
LifestyleViagra may be able to prevent stillbirthsViagra could be given to women in childbirth to reduce complications and save babies' lives.05 Mar 09:28 PM
LifestyleNo bird brains - crows clever as chimpsCrows and parrots have sophisticated thinking skills on a par with those of apes such as chimpanzees, researchers claim.05 Mar 05:12 AM
LifestyleCan shock therapy help with depression?A device that sends an electric current into nerve fibres found in the ears could help millions of people with depression.05 Mar 03:39 AM
LifestylePeanuts early in life could prevent allergiesFeeding babies peanuts at least three times a week could protect them from developing nut allergies in later life, a study has found.05 Mar 12:31 AM
