Nasa has found that life away from planet Earth has exacted a surprising toll.

COMMENT: There are many reasons why pregnancy could negatively affect oral health.

The late philanthropist's daughter set up the new charitable trust in May last year.

Scientist never shied away from challenging theories.

Stark warning issued by Professor Stephen Hawking in the months before his death.

DNA tests can predict intelligence, scientists show for first time.

One of Auckland university's more than a dozen drugs to have reached clinical trial stage.

Scientists reveal new insights into a culture regarded as Polynesians' ancient ancestors.

University insights find there's a glaring lack of diversity in the robot world.

Does being more sickened by other people's smells make you more likely a Trump supporter?

Massey University Sleep/Wake Research Centre research officer Dr Karyn O'Keeffe touches on all things sleep related. Video / Mark Mitchell

Those drawn to leaders like Trump more likely to wrinkle noses at unpleasant body odour.

NZ-Singapore study reveals two forms of heart failure aren't as similar as first thought.

Homo erectus may have been smarter than we think.

Damage caused by a stroke could be repaired by returning the brain to a childlike state.

Clare Reynolds switched from regular to diet fizz during pregnancy. But was it any better?

Scientists have uncovered why air conditioning units often smell so bad.

Curious about cadavers? April is your chance to see them up close.

New blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.

Scientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.

COMMENT: Much of what determines happiness is outside of our control.

Even bacteria have memories - and learning how could help us fight superbugs in future.

COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?

Fossil find in Israel indicates modern humans may have left Africa earlier than thought.

COMMENT: Volunteers who slept more ate on average 10g less per day of free sugars.

Crawling babies kick up clouds of "biogunk" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Ridding NZ of rats and possums will be good for us, as well as our prized native wildlife.

Sleeping for longer each night can help us eat healthier, scientists say.

COMMENT: Cutting back on alcohol consumption can be a lifesaver.

What could DNA preserved in residents of Indonesian villages mean for NZ? Quite a lot.