OpinionCritical mass or is mass critical?In research and development, it’s often taken for granted that teams require a certain critical mass to be successful20 Oct 10:25 PM
LifestyleMajor study of fish oil finds no benefitIt's promoted as beneficial to mum and baby, but a major Australian study has found no noticeable effect among women who took fish oil capsules during pregnancy.20 Oct 01:00 AM
WorldCure for common cold?Scientists are hailing a breakthrough that could lead to a cure for the common cold.17 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandMonarch butterflies return to breeding placeFour tagged monarch butterflies out of 15,000 have flitted back to the suburbs they were bred in this spring.16 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldEvidence of 'Planet 9'New research has provided evidence for the existence of a ninth planet on the edge of our solar system. YouTube / Caltech Watch15 Oct 10:45 PM
OpinionThe argument for science in schoolsIs there an increasing mismatch between science education of today and the demands of the 21st century?15 Oct 01:25 AM
LifestyleBuying up baby: The IVF journeyNo area of medicine has advanced more rapidly, nor created more controversy, than the treatment of infertility.13 Oct 09:34 PM
LifestylePigeons' instinct for a high-risk flutter 'explains human gambling'Taking big risks in the hope of high rewards may be a fundamental part of our biological nature, the pigeon study has shown.13 Oct 12:47 AM
WorldHangdog mutts suffer from the blues - studyScientists have shown what many dog owners have suspected - while some canines are joyfully optimistic about life, others have a tendency for gloomy pessimism.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
LifestyleThe curious relationships between people and animalsHal Herzog, one of America's foremost psychologists, is dedicated to understanding our often contradictory behaviour towards different species.11 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldScientists spin artificial spider silkA scientific breakthrough has seen genetically engineered silkworms produce extra-flexible and tough spider silk.07 Oct 10:17 PM
WorldScientists solve mystery of dying beesThe cause of the mysterious decline of the honey bee in the United States - and elsewhere in the world - may have been found.07 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleUnravelling love's effect on the brainThose intense over-powering feelings of being truly, madly, deeply in love are the result of complex and rapid brain activity.03 Oct 10:38 PM
World'Cat on a sofa' stemcell breakthroughAustralian scientists have found a unique way to grow a precious and life-saving type of stem cell, likened to putting a "cat on a sofa", in the lab.03 Oct 08:59 PM
WorldMelting ice exposes frozen pastArchaeologists have gained an unexpected benefit from global warming.02 Oct 12:44 AM
WorldNot too hot, not too cold: New Earth-like planet could sustain lifeThe search for a planet that could support life has found the most promising candidate to date.30 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandOtago scientists isolate fast-moving atomFour University of Otago researchers are believed to be the first to isolate and photograph the Rubidium 85 atom.26 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandFace of cancer test slams criticsFormer long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.26 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldLower life slows ticking of clockIt seems Einstein was right - the higher you live above sea level the faster you should age.24 Sep 10:03 PM
