LifestyleThese are twins... believe it?With such opposing looks it's hard to believe this striking pair are sisters. But they are much more than that - they are twins.04 Mar 08:45 PM
LifestyleBreast milk research could help cure cancerResearch into how breast milk is produced could help in the search for a breast cancer cure.04 Mar 05:30 PM
WorldWoman who recovered from dementiaRoni Caryn Rabin's mother seemed to have all the signs of classic dementia, except she made a miraculous recovery 10 years later.04 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandFive questions to save sealifeNearly 10 per cent of our coastal marine area is now safeguarded by reserves. But are we really doing enough? Science reporter Jamie Morton poses five key questions.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHunting with wolves survival keyDogs are humanity's oldest friends, renowned for their loyalty and abilities to guard, hunt and chase.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldLeonard Nimoy: The Jewish story of SpockIn this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.01 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandStay awake listening to whalesSome of us listen to whale sounds to relax or sleep - but for Rosalyn Putland, it's serious science.01 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe great dress debateExperts say there appears to be no right answer, regardless of the colour of the real dress.28 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleToo much TV raises blood pressure in kids - studyWatching TV for more than two hours a day increases the risk of raised blood pressure in children, a study has found.26 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldFull body transplant in 2 yearsThe world's first full-body transplant - in which someone's head would be sewn on to a donor body - could take place in just two years.26 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew HIV pill a 'game changer'A game-changing trial has shown that rates of HIV infection can be slashed by treating actively gay men with an anti-viral drug when they are healthy.25 Feb 10:40 PM
WorldBlack Death: Don't blame the ratsResearchers say gerbils, not rats, should be blamed for wiping out millions during the Black Plague.25 Feb 01:45 AM
TechnologyBig science projects fuelling data boomHuge data-hungry science projects are fuelling a boom in New Zealand’s data industry, says the director of a company which has just launched the country’s first fully-automated cloud service.24 Feb 06:13 AM
New ZealandNZ sunset out of this worldPhoto taken from International Space Station shows the Cook Strait and North and South Islands in glorious detail as they are caught by glint of the setting sun.23 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandPlastic-pollution battlers back on waterA group of young adventurers are taking to the water in some unusual kayaks in a bid to battle plastic pollution.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMonkey vaccine big step in Aids fightA new kind of vaccine has shown "striking" results in tests against HIV, raising hopes of a therapy to protect people from Aids.18 Feb 10:40 PM
WorldWorld's strongest natural material foundScientists believe they may have found the strongest natural material known to man - and it's the teeth of the humble limpet.18 Feb 12:24 AM
LifestyleDiet link to problems during gestationIs there a link between certain diets and pregnancy complications?17 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleVanishing cream for tattoosA PhD student has created a pain-free treatment to erase unwanted designs may be on the horizon in the form of a cream.17 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi shortlisted for one-way Mars tripAn Auckland man could end up swapping his job at the Ministry of Social Development for a one-way ticket to Mars.16 Feb 11:22 PM
WorldOn a one-way ticket to MarsA 24-year-old astrophysics students at Birmingham University was yesterday named on the shortlist of candidates selected to set up the first human colony on Mars. ,16 Feb 08:43 PM
AgribusinessLIC aims for $1 billion revenueLivestock Improvement Corp will set off on a "roadshow" in June to sound out its farmer-shareholders about the possibility of raising capital to drive growth.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmartphones and the flu fightHealth authorities could gain an unprecedented picture of how the flu spreads with complex models that reveal how we move among each other.16 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew research defines 'kidults'People in their 20s could accurately be described as "kidults", according to research that suggests adolescent effects on the brain extend far beyond the early teens.15 Feb 10:50 PM
WorldQuarter of psychosis cases linked to 'skunk' cannabisNearly a quarter of new cases of psychosis are linked to high-potency "skunk like" cannabis, new research shows.15 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandNeurons hold key to futureKiwi scientists will this week unveil next-generation technology modelled on the greatest supercomputer known - the human brain.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSuperhero vision a realityScientists are developing new contact lenses that could give wearers superhero-like vision.15 Feb 03:26 AM
Black CapsBody science drives Black Caps quicksYears of scientific research will lie hidden behind every Black Caps ball sent hurtling down the pitch at Christchurch's Hagley Oval tomorrow.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpace rock just a flash in Kiwi historyFor those who missed the spectacle of a 4.6 billion year old chunk of space rock streaking across NZ skies, it could be a long wait till the next show.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Matthew Vermilyea: Studies of IVF tots turn focus to futureAssisted reproductive technology has advanced significantly since the first healthy IVF baby was born more than 35 years ago.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour chances of finding the meteorAstronomer on why Kiwis hunting for the remains of the space rock that lit up the skies should be looking further afield.11 Feb 10:39 PM
