LifestyleIs this a powerful new way to beat breast cancer?Researchers found a class of inexpensive, existing generic called aromatase inhibitors, which suppress hormones, reduce recurrence rates by 30 per cent as compared with tamoxifen.27 Jul 10:05 PM
WorldEarth 2.0: Life on another planet?Kepler 452b is so remarkable because it orbits its star at about the same distance that Earth orbits the sun.23 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi colour-blind, gene study findsNot only is our quirky national bird flightless - it's also colour blind.23 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy you get grumpy when you're hungry'Hangry' - hungry and angry - is a feeling many of us are all too familiar with, but where does it come from and why do we get it?20 Jul 11:30 PM
LifestyleSmart slippers for the elderly?We've got smartphones, smartglasses and smartwatches - but how about smart slippers?20 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldThe work it took to get to PlutoA team member's view on what it took to get New Horizons all the way to the edge of the solar system.20 Jul 12:27 AM
LifestyleIdeal marriage age to avoid divorceA fascinating new analysis of family data suggests that after a certain point, the risk of divorce starts to rise again as you get older.19 Jul 08:25 PM
LifestyleCould honey cure cold sores?New Zealand's natural honey products have been turned against everything from bugs to burns - now scientists will find out whether they can treat the pesky cold sores.19 Jul 07:55 PM
New ZealandKiwis seek more ambitious climate goalsNearly all submitters who suggested emissions reduction goals in the Government's climate consultation wanted a target that was much more ambitious.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew technology could cut energy costs significantlyCutting-edge thermal technology mixed with building materials could save Kiwi home owners on energy costs by up to 16 per cent each day, new research has found.19 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleCurvy women 'more prone to pain'Curvaceous women are more sensitive to pain than others, scientists believe. They said this vulnerability makes them even more attractive to men.18 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do mozzies love my blood?New research suggests you have little hope of keeping mosquitos at bay, with scientists describing their hunting strategy as "annoyingly robust."17 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandNZ honey could treat nasty skin diseaseA new treatment for a nasty skin condition suffered by tens of thousands of Kiwis could be found in honey produced from NZ's very own kanuka trees.17 Jul 05:48 AM
New ZealandBird-brained? Not these wily wrensCan you teach a bird to understand a new language? It turns out you can.17 Jul 05:34 AM
World'A fluffy feathered poodle from hell'The Jurassic World Velociraptors have got nothing on this dinosaur.17 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandRenowned researcher urges others to enter top awardsOne of New Zealand's top researchers is calling on fellow scientists to see that their work is nominated for major science awards this year.17 Jul 12:19 AM
TechnologyJapan link-up will help assess NZ tsunami riskA landmark partnership between Japan and New Zealand scientists will help better understand the threat that tsunamis pose to our country.16 Jul 11:42 PM
LifestyleSeaweed that tastes like baconVegetarians rejoice! Researchers at Oregon State University have patented a new strain of succulent red marine algae that tastes like bacon when it's cooked.16 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandPluto: 'Something that high is surprising'Dwarf planet's icy mountains are equivalent of ten-and-a-half Sky Towers stacked on top of one another.16 Jul 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Another historic leap for humankind'Nasa release amazingly detailed photos of Pluto - and there's a surprise: youthful mountains rising high above the dwarf planet's icy surface.15 Jul 07:35 PM
LifestyleNew way to stop you lying to the doctorEllie is a virtual human created by scientists at the University of Southern California to help patients feel comfortable talking about themselves so they'll be honest with their doctors.14 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandDrones helping conservationWhat have drones got to do with native plants? Quite a lot actually. And science reporter Jamie Morton will tell us why.13 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHas a boy found a test for Alzheimer's?A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease that could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before first symptoms appear.13 Jul 03:25 AM
WorldMini ice age on wayEarth is 15 years from a "mini ice age" that will cause bitterly cold winters during which rivers freeze over, scientists have predicted.12 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSharks found in underwater volcanoScientists have discovered at least two species of sharks living in an underwater volcano near the Solomon Islands.11 Jul 01:50 AM
LifestyleHow many friends do you really have?While we share travel photos and life musings with a long list of virtual friends, the average person still only relies on a few people.10 Jul 12:30 AM
WorldSpacecraft nearing PlutoAfter giving scientists a heart attack at the weekend, Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft seems to be recovering.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLighting up science for kidsWe celebrate the winners of this year’s Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards by profiling a Blake leader each Monday. Today's Blake leader is Dr Michelle Dickinson aka Nanogirl.05 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesBeer-based fuel for GullKiwis can now use a beer byproduct to fill their cars, with a new biofuel being unveiled at an Auckland service station today.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly winter lures feathered friendsA scientist who has just overseen a sprawling nationwide bird count is keen to find out exactly why a chilly early winter has brought more feathered visitors into our back gardens.05 Jul 02:56 AM
LifestyleHow scientists can pinpoint an exact time of deathAustrian scientists have come up with a method that allows calculation of the time of death even after ten days.03 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldRobot goes rogue, kills manA rogue robot has killed a technician at a car factory in an accident with chilling overtones of a science fiction movie.03 Jul 08:57 PM
LifestyleWhich eye colour drinks most?Researchers from the University of Vermont are the first to make a connection between eye colour and alcohol dependence.03 Jul 03:10 AM
