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NZ needs its own Covid-19 vaccine programme, scientists say

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

Ancient bit of string shows Neanderthal handiwork

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

Lockdown psychology suggests sticking to rules harder the longer it continues

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

Facing the coronavirus crisis together could lead to positive psychological growth

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

Not sweet as: Some baby formula has more sugar than Fanta

An international study is raising questions over sugar levels in formula baby milk.

Coronavirus: How Germany got it right, while the UK got it wrong

Health officials face pressure to explain why Britain is struggling with Covid-19.

Nanogirl: Sound advice from a deaf moth

Mother Nature shows again that she is way ahead of science

Shopping minefield: How to avoid Covid 19 at the supermarket

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

Nanogirl: How a computer 'brain' could help us kill superbugs

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists in their fight with bacteria.

Why babies born heavier may face a weighty challenge later

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

Sugar tax would be health sweetener

Sugary drinks tax is working – now it's time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks.

Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson: Why does it take so long to make a vaccine

The race is on to create a vaccine for the new coronavirus

If we could only talk to the animals

Research is bringing us one step closer to a universal understanding app.

Nanogirl: New hope for liver transplant patients

COMMENT: New machine that can keep a human liver alive outside the body for a week

Nanogirl: Let me jog your memory

COMMENT: The biology behind how memories are made

Nanogirl: The dangers of smartphone use and multi-tasking

COMMENT: Walking while looking at a smartphone has become common - and can be dangerous.

Nanogirl: Could your makeup make you sick?

COMMENT: Highest levels of potentially harmful microbes are found in the beauty sponges.

Animal adolescents and their human counterparts not so different: biologist

Even animal adolescence is filled with teen drama and peer pressure.