TechnologyIs this proof Einstein was right?The hotly-anticipated confirmation of "ripples" wiggling through the fabric of space-time would be one of the most important discoveries of the past century: NZ physicist.11 Feb 05:32 AM
TechnologyKevin Schawinski: Living in a zombie galaxyLike a zombie, the Milky Way galaxy may already be dead but it still keeps going.10 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandFear of God: It's what makes us nicerScientists have found a long-awaited explanation as to why humans have for centuries maintained orderly societies: the fear of an angry god.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleBabies who develop early: Geniuses in the making?Does learning to walk and talk early signal academic excellence in adulthood?10 Feb 04:00 AM
TechnologyScience & Tech: Heart diseaseHeart disease kills more people in New Zealand than in most other OECD countries, according to a recent international OECD health report.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Resting Bitch Face' is realQueen Elizabeth has it. So does fashion designer Victoria Beckham. And actress Kristen Stewart - poor thing, she's practically the poster girl.05 Feb 01:40 AM
LifestyleWhich face do you see? Image reveals eye strengthHow good's your eyesight? This optical illusion could reveal if you need glasses.04 Feb 11:48 PM
LifestyleBeards may hold future antibioticsMicrobiologist Adam Roberts went digging through men's beards in search of poop.04 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldFull moon means no umbrellaThe moon can influence the rainfall on Earth, scientists have found.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStunning shots of NZ from spaceA British astronaut has tweeted epic photos of New Zealand from space on his Twitter account.04 Feb 10:12 AM
LifestyleRevealed: The drug that keeps you youngNew drug could 'have profound effects on healthspan and lifespan' say scientists.04 Feb 04:44 AM
LifestyleWhat your degree says about youThe traits most prominent among different fields.03 Feb 01:53 AM
WorldBrits get nod for human gene editingBritish scientists have received official permission to genetically modify human embryos.02 Feb 08:55 PM
LifestyleHate mornings? Why coffee won't help youMorning grumpiness has long been attributed to a lack of coffee, but new research has cast doubt on whether a caffeine fix can lighten your mood.02 Feb 07:44 PM
LifestyleWhat can mend broken hearts?By encouraging the belief that personality can change and develop over time, we may be able to help people exorcise the ghosts of their romantic pasts.31 Jan 07:37 PM
TechnologyTruth is never a matter of opinionSome wrong ideas are innocuous, but others can do the world serious harm.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy men need 'boys' nights' - studyIt's probably not the news a wife or partner wants to hear, but science reveals why male bonding is good for men's health.29 Jan 05:45 AM
TechnologyWatch: Physicist fires gun at himself under waterPhysicist Andreas Wahl set out to show bullets travel at a much slower speed underwater by allowing a submerged gun to be fired directly at him.Watch27 Jan 09:48 PM
WorldPhysicist proves point in horrifying wayPhysicist Andreas Wahl stood in front of a gun at point blank range to show what happens to bullet velocity under water.27 Jan 08:38 PM
TechnologyTwelve Questions: Alexei DrummondHumans aren't going to last forever, no species ever has. It's hard for me to believe there's anything afterwards.27 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow women turn into their mothersIs there truth in the adage about your wife becoming your mother-in-law?27 Jan 05:27 AM
WorldConspiracies: How would it stay secret?A scientist has looked into how long it would take for the secrets of major conspiracies to leak, if the events were indeed fake.27 Jan 04:36 AM
WorldDeadly fungus threatens banana supplyThe Cavendish banana is facing extinction from a deadly fungus and may have to be genetically engineered into a new variant, experts say.26 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldTheory: The horniest dinosaurs were the sexiestScientists analyzing dinosaur fossils believe they've figured out why some had cumbersome horns and frills: to attract mates.26 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandAntarctic climate riddle could be solved by KiwisKiwi scientists are sampling Sub-Antarctic trees to better understand the mysterious Antarctic Convergence.26 Jan 02:27 AM
BusinessWatch: Astronaut plays ping pong with ball of waterNASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses hydrophobic paddles to move a ball of water on the International Space Station.Watch24 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandA walk around Scott Base's $6.2m upgradeInside the rear cargo bay at Scott Base's Hillary Field Centre, it sounds - and feels - like an anti-aircraft gun is letting loose just a few metres away.24 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandThe planets are alignedFor the first time in more than 10 years it is possible to see all five "bright" planets together in the sky.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore fly traps set for Tau flyControls are now in place to restrict the movement of some fruit and vegetables outside of a defined circular area.23 Jan 04:32 AM
TechnologyBe prepared to suspend scientific beliefAre we willing to accept such compromises when watching science fiction? I guess it depends on how captivating the movie is and how pedantic we are.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Science fact versus film fictionCould more science be slipped into science fiction, including the Star Wars movies, without spoiling the fun? Michael Brown investigates.21 Jan 06:31 PM
LifestyleCocaine makes the brain 'eat itself'A study on mice has revealed the class A drug can trigger out of control "autography", a process which causes cells to digest themselves.20 Jan 06:36 PM
