Opinion<i>Philip Duncan:</i> Climate change facts melting awayKiwis are under-informed when it comes to climate change, says weather blogger Philip Duncan.18 Jan 07:55 AM
New ZealandHalf of Kiwis doubt global warming: pollRespondents say concept is 'a giant con' or not conclusively proved by scientists.17 Jan 08:07 PM
WorldScientists stunned by fire-dancing chimpsChimpanzees have been seen performing a "fire dance" in behaviour that could indicate an ability to understand and even control fire.15 Jan 09:38 PM
LifestyleMobile phones may improve memory - studyMobile phones may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer's disease, scientists have discovered.06 Jan 09:49 PM
WorldConjoined twins out into a new worldThe Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne yesterday farewelled their two star patients, Trishna and Krishna, as they left five weeks after being surgically separated.21 Dec 03:00 PM
Lifestyle15 cigarettes all it takes to harm genes - studyScientists have completed a full genetic analysis of the genomes of cancer patients, and hope the information will lead to a fundamental understanding of the causes of cancer.16 Dec 10:38 PM
WorldSee you later, suckersOur closest relatives in the animal world, chimpanzees and orangutans, have long been known to use tools. But octopuses?15 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ gas-cut plan rated better than climate leader'sA report by three top climate think-tanks says efforts planned by NZ to cut greenhouse gases stack up better than the EU's.14 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey upbeat on Copenhagen talksPrime Minister John Key heads to climate talks in Copenhagen tomorrow confident progress can be made.13 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandTaking a hard line on climate changeThe two official UN drafts are a step in the right direction or a hopelessly ineffective cop-out depending on who you listen to.13 Dec 03:00 PM
EconomyR&D 'not enough to make innovation pay'New Zealand underperforms when it comes to innovation but spending more on R&D is not necessarily the solution.08 Dec 03:00 PM
