Evidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.

Scientists set maximum lifespan after finding 'resilience' of body eventually wears down.

NZ-made gel that's helped millions of babies worldwide set to have an even bigger impact.

The more expensive IVF technique offers no extra benefits in the vast majority of cases.

Ever wonder what it would feel like to hide away in a dark cave for 40 days?

Welsh triathlete Issy Morris needs medical treatment unthinkable for most 22-year-olds.

A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.

Juliet Gerrard, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor opens up about what it took to tackle Covid-19 head-on and come out on top. Video / Point of View Productions

COMMENT: Authorities in Sweden claim the country is rapidly approaching herd immunity.

Wild Eyes Episode 7: Matariki Munchies. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.

Your constantly touched phone may be dangerous, but its non-ionising radiation isn't.

A stable climate underpins much of modern civilisation - and we can learn from Covid-19.

Vaccines made overseas could be hard to source if other countries hoard supplies.

Researchers' discovery is about 40,000 to 50,000 years old.

Reaching midway point of the lockdown in NZ, some rule breakers have started to emerge.

Studies looking at natural disasters are discovering a "tend and befriend" response.

Mother Nature shows again that she is way ahead of science

COMMENT: Before eating fruit or veges, reduce the risk by washing in soapy water.

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists in their fight with bacteria.

Michelle Dickson and PM Jacinda Ardern chat about the coronavirus in new video.

COMMENT: It's probably less to do with behaviour and more to do with sex chromosomes.

Researchers say they have made a breakthrough to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

Researchers have watched the brain changes of the bird as they learn.

Increased use of smartphones means we are looking at our screens far too long.

Unique features of the nocturnal mammal's immune system help to protect it.

Exposure to infections doesn't protect against allergies, but getting into nature might.

New research explains why pet allergies are so commonplace

Girls born heavier are more likely to develop obesity by their mid-20s, study finds.