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Weekend leisure: A portal to other worlds

The kids can visit the moon or the Tate Britain art gallery in London during these winter school holidays without even leaving the house.

No fun for 'zombie-like' employees

Green electric pulse

Why parents should veto this school tool

Business joins the social whirl

Astronauts ponder new shuttle-less era

Ferrari goes green with eco-friendly California

Rhodir Marsden: Facing up to video calling

So far video calling has not really caught on for everyday conversations. Rhodri Marsden looks at at why not and whether that is set to change.

The climate dissenter holds his ground

Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

Google teleports into social networking

Initial reactions suggest the search giant has failed in its attempt to produce a service to rival Facebook, writes John Naughton.

Shy Kiwis still share on social networks

Advice to drink more water dismissed

The idea that we are short of water comes from a guideline in 1945 that adults should drink 2.5 litres every day.

Egyptian revolution has lost its way as old guard clings on

Changespotting: Lighting the way

Global warming 'influencing weather extremes'

Human-influenced global warming has played a role in the severe weather events in NZ and abroad...

Changespotting: Digital receipts taking off