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Climate warning: Cities' emissions could double by 2050

What people in cities use, eat and wear makes up a big amount of global emissions.

Breakthrough cancer research gets $5m boost

Scientists working on revolutionary cancer therapy get $5m boost from Govt.

Quake mystery: Did 5.5 jolt really strike on big-risk Alpine Fault?

Scientists question whether a 5.5 quake did indeed strike on the big-risk Alpine Fault.

Explained: What does Auckland's 'climate emergency' actually mean?

What does a climate emergency declaration actually mean? Jamie Morton explains.

Will the Large Hadron Collider finally unlock the mysteries of the universe?

The Times: A rare tour of the world's biggest machine as it gets an upgrade.

Meaty issue: NZ's place in a cow-disrupted future

In a world seeing the rise of meatless meat, where does NZ's beef and lamb industry stand?

Nanogirl: The simple secret to kids doing better at school

Children who have a post-lunch nap show better academic performance and are happier.

How the internet is rewriting our brains

High-levels of internet use could impact on many functions of the brain, research finds.

Traffic pollution levels in Auckland were compared with city in Japan - and the news isn't good

Auckland had higher levels of a harmful compound when compared with a Japanese city.

'The Nation's T-Rex': How a mum's tramp led to an incredible discovery

It only took 66 million years, but the T-Rex is "home".

One of pirate radio's founders among business people honoured

Business people honoured include a radio pioneer to a campaigner for wool.

Taonga under threat: The six reasons our seabirds face extinction

Up to 90 per cent of northern NZ's seabirds are in peril. A review lists six reasons why.

Mysterious force tearing into galaxy

A ghostly force has blasted a hole in the Milky Way, tossing stars about in its wake.

Focus: Dr Jane Goodall's message for Kiwi kids

World-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall speaks to NZ Herald about conservation, what gives her hope and a message for young climate change protestors. Video / Chris Tarpey

Geneticist: Why your body fights weight loss

Evolutionary 'red flag' makes dieting hard for all of us.

How science can keep you safe on your bike

A simple message on your shirt could be the key to safety on your bike.