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Strange but true

Being neurotic can mean constant worry - but amid all of that gloom lies some pretty powerful bursts of creativity.

Dating ... the sticking point

Scientist's challenge: work out if asexual returning expat stick insects still need male suitors.

Online life puts smiles on our dials

According to a type of trend article popular in certain circles these days, the web is some kind of social parasite, eating our decency, confidence and good humour away.

Top scientists call for more no-fishing marine reserves

Two of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.

Movie just may have got it right

If Professor Stephen Hawking is correct, Interstellar was right: Falling into a black hole is not the end.

When is the worst time to eat?

Scientists are getting closer to understanding why people indulge after dark and to determining whether those nighttime calories wreak more havoc than ones consumed earlier in the day.

Hot pools a gold mine

Our picture-postcard hot springs aren't just natural treasures - they're also treasure chests laden with silver and gold, scientists say.

Google job a win for the girls

Jojo Stewart has managed to edge out the boys in the male-dominated field of computer science.

New treatment for depression discovered

Local scientists say they've discovered a way to potentially develop fast new treatments for depression.

State-of-the-art fix for old painting

A team of Kiwi scientists couldn't have prepared for one of their oddest challenges yet - helping restore a celebrated artist's forgotten painting.

Scientists grow almost full human brain in lab

A near-complete human brain comparable with that of a five-week-old foetus has been grown in a laboratory dish.

Mars Bar-sized gadget could help combat outbreaks

It's called a MinION and, unlike the little yellow animated henchmen of the same name, could prove a handy helper for humans.

Grave warning for NZ's freshwater life

More needs to be done to reverse the plight of New Zealand's dwindling freshwater species, researchers say.

Strange but true

History tells us how Bavarians innovated what now makes up 94 per cent of the world's beer market after noticing how beer stored in caves over the winter continued to ferment, creating a lighter and smoother drop.

Science & Tech: Michelle Dickinson

Dr Michelle Dickinson, also known as Nanogirl, is an Auckland University nanotechnologist who is passionate about getting Kiwis hooked on science. Tweet her your science questions @medickinson

Why human head transplants are still a long way from becoming a reality

Canavero is adamant that the technology exists, but just how well do his claims stand to scientific scrutiny? Below are just three of the many important issues.