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As Covid mutates, the world stumbles again to respond

New York Times: Experts have been startled by the pace at which new variants have emerged.

The problem with problem sharks

New York Times: Marine biologist's DNA profiling called "biteprinting" prompts objections.

NZ Parkinson's researchers close in on single gene

NZ scientists seek to reveal one gene's critical role in the onset of Parkinson's disease.

Hidden clues may tell us about Alpine Fault's next big rupture

Discovery made after Kaikoura quake could tell us how NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault unravels.

Hot homes: How are you keeping your place cool this summer?

A third of NZ homes are too hot in summer. A study seeks to find out how Kiwis cool them.

Explained: The weird La Nina flavouring your summer

NZ's north should be wetter right now, and the south drier. Blame it on a strange La Nina.

All lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around Auckland

Unusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.

Covid-19: New model shows Māori, Pasifika at higher risk of hospitalisation

New data suggests why Māori, Pacific people must be considered in early vaccine roll-out.

Beaten by the heat? Here's how to sleep

With summer's hot nights comes the seasonal battle for enough shut-eye. What can we do?

From first sip to hangover, the science of ... intoxication

We've all had a little too much to drink. Ever wonder how alcohol physically affects us?

Editorial: Could we do more to protect ourselves against virus variant?

EDITORIAL: Are we in danger of forgetting our own early-response lessons?

Big Read: The scientists who helped NZ crush Covid-19

The Covid-19 crisis brought the best of NZ science to the fore. Jamie Morton looks back.

What exactly united the 'team of 5 million' to quash Covid-19?

NZ's team of 5 million prevailed over Covid-19 in 2020. But how did our leaders unite us?

Smart sensing tech to help scientists peer inside volcanoes

Remote-sensing tech could give unprecedented look at hidden processes heating up Ruapehu.

'Almost scandalous': Kiwi scientists fume over anti-lockdown letter in top medical journal

The letter claims Covid elimination strategies will cause "330-fold greater loss of life".

Kiwis closer to Covid vaccine after freezers unloaded at port

The nine ultra-low temperatures freezers are capable of reaching -80C.