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Scientist backs call to save kiwi

A visiting conservationist and molecular biologist has joined calls to save our national bird.

How we identified 'Jurassic platypus'

A creature from the past that would have looked like strange mix of unrelated dinosaurs has been discovered.

Understanding earthquakes

Research in the Himalaya is beginning to shed light on the processes that lead to earthquakes, and understand the threat they pose to local people.

Much to learn about the fabric of life

A process that could turn harmful gases into useful products like car tyres shows why scientists need to keep challenging our understanding of what are the proteins vital to all life on Earth.

Pepsi ditching controversial artificial sweetener

PepsiCo is replacing the controversial artificial sweetener aspartame with Sucralose, better known as Splenda, in a bid to salvage sales.

Push to cut greenhouse gases from belching stock

New Zealand scientists have unveiled major leaps toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from our belching sheep and cattle, with animal-safe compounds that can slash methane emissions by up to 90 per cent.

Scientist's bold claim: I'll live to be 150

A scientist specialising in anti-ageing research has made the bold claim that he will live to be 150, and he takes 100 drugs a day in pursuit of that goal.

How caterpillars could ease arthritis pain

A fungus found on caterpillars could be used to relieve pain in osteoarthritis sufferers, according to British researchers.

Men give more to charity 'if asked by an attractive woman' - study

When men donate to charity it's not so much the giving that counts but the desire to compete with other men for the attentions of attractive women, according to a study.

Scientists discover oldest tool

The world's oldest tools - made by ancestors of modern humans around 3.3 million years ago - have been found in Kenya.

Do you smell happy?

For the first time researchers have found that humans can detect whether another person is feeling joyful by their scent.

Pair to speed up scientific publishing

Frustrated by the glacial pace of academic research, Daniel Johnston and Andrew Preston decided to propel scientific publishing into the 21st century.

MasterChef's ultimate kitchen gadget

A chef was filmed in 3D performing kitchen tasks. His actions were then translated into digital movement using algorithms.

Energy bursts from space traced back to microwave

Science throws new light on dark matter

Dark matter may not be so dark after all, after scientists witnessed the mysterious cosmic entity interacting with the universe around it in a new way.

Clinical sexology: Ins and outs

There are many different ways a sexologist may work. Here's the type of couple a clinical sexologist may encounter.