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Study finds early use of dope distorts growth patterns.
Is 'sorry' the hardest word?
Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or minimising the pain we feel.
Could caffeine help late preterm babies?
Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.
University gets $5m for world-leading brain research
Sir David Levene says his wife's struggle with Parkinson's inspired his latest donation.
The secret life of babies: Fascinating new finds
In a new TV series, paediatrician Dr Guddi Singh examines the behaviour of babies.
The gene that entices mosquitoes to bite you
Scientists explain why some people are more prone to bites than others.
Why the crying need for weeping?
COMMENT: How often you cry is highly influenced by social and cultural factors.
Meditation helps our concentration
Mindfulness meditation: Ten minutes a day improves cognitive function.
'Super Earth' may hold clues to distant worlds
Astronomers discovered evidence of an alien world unlike anything in our own solar system.
Difference between the sexes: For men it's logical
Women really are more empathetic and men more analytical, biggest ever study shows.
Can't lose weight? Blame your brain
Study finds the structure of your grey matter can determine whether you stick to a diet.
Stephen Hawking's eerie prediction on the human race
Hawking's last prediction before he died seven months ago has been revealed in new book.
Kids' games playing to gender stereotypes
Male and female promotional Lego cards can be 'overwhelmingly stereotypical',says study.
Scientists throw light on the way memories work
Recall comes down to activity of single cells.
Big Read: How noise pollution is killing us
The level of noise around us is a ticking health time bomb.
Supplement which claims to slow ageing launched in NZ
A new supplement claims to slow the effects of ageing but not everyone is convinced.
Flu pandemic 'matter of when, not if'
NZ scientist Robert Webster may have saved the world from a killer flu.
How your BO can snag a man
Scientists have asked men to sniff women's armpits. Yes, you read that right.
Kiwi-made bionic hand up for top award
The Kiwi designers behind a bionic hand are finalists for a prestigious design award.
Breakthrough reveals NZ siblings' one-in-billion condition
A breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years. Credit: Aotearoa Science Agency
Why we all suffer from memory loss
If you think memory loss affects only old people, you are wrong.
Nanogirl: How drinking water could keep you safe
COMMENT: Keep yourself alert and safe and reach for a glass of water.
Two-year-olds 'worry about their reputation'
Toddlers change their behaviour if they are being watched to boost their reputation.
10 habits which keep the weight off
Most people who diet will regain half their weight loss in the first 12 months
Other people are having way, way less sex than you imagine
Guesses at what is 'normal' point to some glaringly wrong views.
Weird Science: The best way to get bad news
Odd as it sounds, already being distressed makes it easier to absorb bad news.
Nanogirl: Organs grown on demand
COMMENT: Research could be a life-saver for those needing transplants.
Ever put your keys in the fridge? Here's why
Have you ever put your car keys in the fridge while leaving milk on the outside?
Baby deaths prompt NZ researchers to review clinical trial
Deaths of babies in an overseas trial prompts review of similar trial here.