WorldChurch and science get on better than everWhat moves the modern church's dedication to the discussion of scientific issues?18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew research makes it harder to define deathWhat exactly is death? And can it be reversed?12 Oct 08:36 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Breeding for cuteness is hurting our petsCOMMENT: Floppy-eared rabbits are also suffering from the traits that make them adorable.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy don't we worship Mickey Mouse like religious icons?A NZ study has addressed questions about how and why supernatural beings are worshipped.29 Sep 09:24 PM
LifestyleHow to help your teenagers get more sleepFlashing lights and positive motivational thoughts could send teens off to land of Nod.27 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessLab-grown meat alternatives for fast food chainsCompanies are creating plant-based, lab-grown meats. Will they meet religious standards?13 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleNeed to reduce waste, not grow morePoor nutrition is responsible for the deaths of more than 3 million children worldwide.13 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleCreating an ethical brain stormOnly matter of time before full thought-reading software here?10 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFive surprising moments in vaccine historyVaccines have been around for over 200 years.07 Sep 09:03 PM
Media and marketingHow are you reading this article? Neuroscientists have figured it out.Neuroscientists wanted to take a look inside the brains of Kiwi newspaper readers.06 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Being left-handed changes brain structureCOMMENT: Research has found the first genetic instructions in DNA linked to handedness.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNew genetic links to same-sex behaviour foundThe researchers said thousands genetic variants are likely to be involved.30 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHuman evolution: The 'iconic' 3.8 million-year-old skullThe skull, probably a male's, belonged to a species called Australopithecus anamensis.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: Why you've been hearing more about GE latelyIf it seems you've been hearing a lot about GE lately, you're not mistaken. Here's why.20 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Sense of belonging prevents bullyingCOMMENT: Bullies at school more likely to have more difficulty throughout their lives.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Conversation: Obsessive need to win changes our sense of selfWe live in a performance-obsessed society.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleBreakthrough: Why some of us are predisposed to anorexiaScientists have discovered some people have a genetic predisposition to anorexia.15 Jul 03:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Would you pass a middle-age WoF?COMMENT: An increased sense of wellness may be a hindrance to health in the long run.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Music instrumental in students' academic performanceCOMMENT: Music skills can help children with development in other areas of their learning.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns raised about IVF 'add-on' procedureChances of having children may decrease with $2000 add-on, researchers indicate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBirth strikers: The people skipping kids to save the planetIs it as crazy as it sounds?21 Jun 07:23 AM
New ZealandPoverty tied to high Maori, Pacific child obesity ratesStudy finds poverty one reason for ethnic differences in weight issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The simple secret to kids doing better at schoolChildren who have a post-lunch nap show better academic performance and are happier.07 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHow the internet is rewriting our brainsHigh-levels of internet use could impact on many functions of the brain, research finds.07 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldGeneticist: Why your body fights weight lossEvolutionary 'red flag' makes dieting hard for all of us.31 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsHow Uber is clogging up our city streetsResearch finds businesses such as Uber are bringing our cities to a standstill10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Tongues can smell? That makes scentsCOMMENT: Research shows human tongue contains odour-detecting proteins in the taste cells.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleThousands left cringing at image of 'real boobs'The image has gone viral after thousands were left astounded by the unusual revelation.25 Apr 09:53 PM
LifestyleKeep infancy screen-free, says WhoNinety-five per cent of families with children under the age of 8 have smartphones.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonTake short breaks to learn a new skillForget practising - a rest might be your best way of learning.19 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleGame of Clones: Why faces foil usGoT could help us understand why reliably recognising others is an elusive art.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Lifestyle12 Questions with Dr Natalie Flynn: Science of being a mumClinical psychologist Natalie Flynn explains what science says about caring for babies.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonHow social media is making our children fatCOMMENT: Obesity highlights need for review of social media influencers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWoman inhales virus from sewage on purposeNow scientists are racing to find novel alternatives to traditional antibiotics.03 Mar 04:00 PM
