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A Kiwi scientist has helped make a breakthrough that could lead to new obesity treatments.
2024 brought the world to a dangerous warming threshold. Now what?
New York Times: Global temperatures last year crept past a key goal.
Ichthyosaur fossil reveals survival in NZ long after global extinction
Isolation helped NZ's ichthyosaurs survive longer; fossil offers clues to global extinction puzzle.
Space spectacle: ‘Once in a lifetime’ comet to be visible in NZ skies
Kiwis likely to get glimpse at passing comet that’s been making for stunning images.
Nine in 10 Kiwi kids endure trauma by age 8 - new research
But parents can cut the risk of lasting harm, new study finds.
Eclipses and supermoons: Five things for Kiwi stargazers to look for in 2025, starting this week
From solar eclipses to meteors, there's plenty of action in 2025's astronomical calendar.
Climate change: How worsening heatwaves could hurt your heart
NZ scientists are exploring how crucial cells in our hearts will cope on extra-hot days.
Summer to finally arrive for parts of NZ hit by horrible holiday weather
Niwa’s outlook for rest of summer picks above-average warmth for the North Island.
Research finds vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?
New York Times: Scientists have studied dozens of potential triggers.
Long-range outlook: What weather’s in store for NZ for the rest of summer?
Niwa’s outlook for rest of summer picks above-average warmth for the North Island.
Revealed: Just how warm was 2024 in New Zealand?
New Zealand again saw one of its hottest years on the books in 2024.
Summer bummer: Just how colder has 2025 been where you live?
We all know it's been colder around NZ over 2025. But how cold? Here are the numbers.
Weather: Parts of Northland approach drought as Wellington freezes
Meteorologists are closely watching fast-drying conditions across the upper North Island.
Do you believe in life after death? These scientists study it
New York Times: 'Good scientists are after the truth: they don’t just want to be right.'
What NZ scientists are discovering about how our bodies fight infection
Ever wondered if catching one viral nasty spares you from being hit hard by another?
Growing pains: Scientists paint troubling picture for NZ’s crucial farm pastures
Productivity gains in New Zealand’s plentiful pastures have now stalled, or even declined.
How loneliness could be silently harming your health
Scientists found five proteins whose abundance was caused by loneliness.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
Rip currents pose risk at popular NZ beaches, experts warn
What are rip currents – and at what NZ beaches are they most dangerous? Experts explain.
Explained: Is your favourite swimming hole safe for a dip?
Kiwis love to visit local swimming spots in the summer. But when is it best to skip a dip?
‘Insane’ MRI images: How one couple redefined anatomy with science
TikTok revives 1991 MRI sex study, highlighting groundbreaking discovery on female anatomy.
Holiday Health: Five experts share tips to help get you through the break
Worried about overdoing it this summer? Experts give handy hints for sleep, diet and more.
Seven things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science
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'They're not dumb': New research on why some of us believe conspiracy theories
What turns Kiwis toward conspiracy theorising? A new study reveals surprising insights.
How many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?
Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.
Could cats become a carrier of bird flu?
New York Times: Do we need to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions?
'Uncharted territory': Heat surge puzzles scientists
Record-breaking heat in 2023 and 2024 puzzles scientists, defying climate predictions.
Science body urges PM to reconsider cuts to research funding
Royal Society Te Apārangi weighs in on Govt-ordered cuts to humanities research grants.
'Life upside down': Long Covid sufferers reveal daily struggles
Long Covid leaves Andrea Vanek housebound, struggling with severe symptoms.
Opinion: For the sake of 600,000 children, science must be bold
New York Times: Is it better to be safe and let thousands continue to die?
NZ study: How peoples’ emotional cues shape views of genetically modified food
Researchers delved into Kiwis' perception barriers around eating GM and irradiated food.
GNS job cuts: Emergency management bosses told of 'significant risks' for natural hazards watchdog
Cost-cutting GNS Science shake-up sparked worries within NZ's emergency management agency.