WorldPinpointing the causes of Pakistan's devastating floods The overall impression given by the media is that this year’s flood is unprecedented. But is it?03 Sep 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Magic' process turns kiwifruit into goldNZ researchers have transformed one kiwifruit into 100 plastic spoons and sewage into power.02 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleStone age manStanding on snakes and having trees fall on him are all in a day's work for the archaeologist who's been called Auckland's Indiana Jones.02 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAre you descended from Neanderthals?The first draft of the Neanderthal genome suggests that humans and Neanderthals once interbred, writes Mary Gray.02 Sep 03:05 AM
Opinion<i>Gareth Renowden</i>: IPCC verdict - done well, could do betterNow 22 years old, the IPCC is in need of structural reform to defuse ongoing attacks from its detractors.01 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe diet that can protect you against heart attacksScientists have identified a diet that works even better than a fruit and vegetable eating plan to cut the risk of heart attacks.31 Aug 11:30 PM
LifestyleNew scan shows key to migraines is in the genesScientists have found the first inherited link to common migraine and a possible reason for extreme headaches.30 Aug 11:45 PM
WorldClimate change body told: Get facts rightThe international panel set up to advise governments on the effects of global warming 'needs a major overhaul', a report says.30 Aug 09:06 PM
LifestyleSharing our eggsDita De Boni on why she supports calls to allow IVF egg donors to be paid.30 Aug 09:00 PM
OpinionSouthern lightsAlthough we're in a period of maximum solar activity, picking a good night to spot aurora isn't that straightforward.30 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.26 Aug 02:12 AM
OpinionBuildings that kill bacteriaIn an effort to control the spread of bacteria which are harmful to humans, the science world is always coming up with interesting innovations.25 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandDNA focus of dolphin countScientists will use DNA profiling for the first time to count the critically endangered Maui dolphins.25 Aug 06:05 PM
LifestylePaper boysIf your job seems a bit humdrum, what should you do? If you're anything like these two Auckland creatives, you self-publish something that combines your passions for art and science.24 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldRobots, restaurants and counting caloriesRachael Darcie McKinnon rounds up the best the web has to offer.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry: </i>Digital tsunami drowns life as we know itCould we be heading towards a future in which technology blurs the line between living and non-living machines?23 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldScientists hail new drug to fight ebola virusScientists have developed a new kind of drug that shows signs of being effective against the ebola virus.23 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionTuatara: one species or two?Recent research shows that the tuatara is not as genetically distinctive as first thought.22 Aug 11:29 PM
CommoditiesTake a deep breath - why the world is running out of heliumA US law means supplies of the gas - a vital component in MRI scans - are vanishing fast.22 Aug 10:45 PM
Small BusinessThe long walk to success for NZ robot leg makersAn overnight sensation seven years in the making.22 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPicking winners in scienceThe Netherlands alone has more agricultural scientists than New Zealand has scientists. How can we compete?22 Aug 05:30 PM
