Cryonics: The preservation of animals and humans at ultra-cold temperatures is booming in the US, notwithstanding the $100,000 minimum price tag.

Major Kiwi-led study paints a dire picture of Antarctica's future under climate change, with models simulating heavy ice loss under all but one scenario.

Is genetically modifying human embryos just natural progression or cause for concern?

There's a dwarf snakehead fish that lives in the Eastern Himalayas, and it walks upon the earth.

I F***ing Love Science has 22 million likes on its page and appears on most Facebook users newsfeed. But its creator isn't in the mood to sell.

Food researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.

It's been called the "Genghis Khan" of the ant world, and for good reason.

Deleting a gene could extend life by up to 60 per cent, say scientists.

Vulnerable native species may face further risk as climate change makes more of our country hospitable to stray cats.

Exploring the world around us through science can be fun, says Dr Michelle Dickinson. She uses food to explain the complexities of taste and smell.

A team of researchers discovered the hog-nosed rat during a expedition in a remote and mountainous area of Indonesia two years ago.

Trib1 is part of the protein family Tribbles, which play diverse roles in cell signalling and development and are named after the small, furry creatures from Star Trek that reproduce uncontrollably.

"The erosive power of glaciers varies considerably, with some of the most rapid glacial erosion happening in mid-latitude climates," he said.

A new study published this week challenges that notion and puts forth a theory that the 'high' feeling joggers experience can be known as a 'self-produced marijuana'.

Virtual assistant 'Duer' is the latest addition to the roster of search, e-commerce and delivery services provided by Chinese technology giant Baidu

More publicly-funded science discoveries are hitting the market with investment from the Government's PreSeed Accelerator Fund.

NIWA’s scientists have again shown off their photographic flair with a range of pictures showcased at the institute’s Excellence Awards ceremony in Auckland this week.

The images shot by staff offer an insight into the stunning landscapes the scientists get to work in, from the ice shelves of Antarctica to the summit of Mt Ruapehu.

Scientific diver Crispin Middleton won the Our People section for a photography he calls “Toado Selfie.”

Taken at the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, he is surrounded by panicked Starry Toado Pufferfish.

These fish are rarely seen and usually live in deep open water. On rare occasions they stray too close to land and get attacked by hungry kingfish and snapper.

The judges – photography professionals Ross Giblin of Fairfax Media, Gerry le Roux from Science Lens and NIWA’s Dave Allen, commented that the world would be a better place “if more selfies were this good”.

The biggest threat to Auckland's environment continues to come from its own population, according to a stocktake presented to city councillors today.

Excessive drinking has led to "unpredictable behaviour" including fights, arriving at work "under the influence", and indecent exposure.

Auckland University's Professor Richard Easther, one of the world's leading cosmologists, gives his scientific verdict on the movie of the moment.

Famed geysers like Waikite and Wairoa were giants in Rotorua's bubbling landscape before they fell silent decades ago. Today, there are signs of a new explosive era.

Kiwi scientists have uncovered another secret of a wonder-protein that's already been shown to play a hand in reproduction and early brain development.

It is estimated up to a third of all cases of infertility in women involve disorders in the area of brain circuitry.

The Government lays out a 10-year plan for investing in science.

200 new species have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in the past five years.

Dr Tom Trnski, head of natural science at Auckland Museum thinks that our marine systems could recover if humans back off.

The Government has laid out its plans for investment in science over the next 10 years, including changes to the main funding mechanism.

Pills that mimic the benefits of exercise without any of the hard work could soon be available, scientists believe.

Evolutionary biologist and writer Richard Dawkins says he suspects religion is "dying" in New Zealand and that's a good thing for science and education.