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Mystery solved: Why the dinosaurs died

Some say they died out from general stupidity, others argue that they drowned in their own dung - but scientists have confirmed a giant asteroid caused the demise of dinosaurs.

Humans to blame for climate change - scientists

A new study strengthens the case for global warming as a result of man-made emissions.

Grandfather set to get new hands

Science shake-up could benefit NZ's bottom line

CRI's need less bureaucracy: taskforce

Farmers, exporters warn GM animals could damage 'brand New Zealand'

University denies author's PhD claim

An American author who claims to have earned a doctorate at Victoria University has no such qualification, the university says.

GE plants promoted as 'cisgenic'

NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.

Tree-ring anomaly mystifies scientists

Archbishop Tutu's DNA decoded for posterity

Happy people 'have fewer heart attacks'

Researchers at Columbia University found happier people were less likely to develop serious heart problems.

Cooking with gas raises risk of lung cancer - study

The aroma of your steak frying may set your tastebuds tingling - but it may also give the chef cancer, especially if they are using a gas cooker.

Global DNA search a step closer, says expert

Military drive puts fuel from algae within reach

$4m boost for pig-cell treatment

Aerosol particles may cool, not warm the Earth