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Stephen Hawking's final warning to humanity
Stark warning issued by Professor Stephen Hawking in the months before his death.
Scientists show DNA tests can predict intelligence
DNA tests can predict intelligence, scientists show for first time.
Promising NZ anti-cancer drug headed for clinical trial
One of Auckland university's more than a dozen drugs to have reached clinical trial stage.
New light shed on Pacific's earliest settlers
Scientists reveal new insights into a culture regarded as Polynesians' ancient ancestors.
NZ study: humans can be 'racist' toward robots, too
University insights find there's a glaring lack of diversity in the robot world.
WHO issues alert on 'Disease X'
Scientists around the globe are on alert for a new and potentially deadly pathogen.
NZ player in pioneering concussion test
Researchers hope new testing under new protocol will help provide definitive diagnoses.
Weird Science: Why do we believe fake news?
Does being more sickened by other people's smells make you more likely a Trump supporter?
NZ heart failure study's 'pivotal' findings
NZ-Singapore study reveals two forms of heart failure aren't as similar as first thought.
Earliest humans could talk and sail: Professor
Homo erectus may have been smarter than we think.
Researchers close in on method to rewire brain after stroke
Damage caused by a stroke could be repaired by returning the brain to a childlike state.
NZ pregnancy study: Is diet fizz really better?
Clare Reynolds switched from regular to diet fizz during pregnancy. But was it any better?
Wondered why air conditioners smell so bad?
Scientists have uncovered why air conditioning units often smell so bad.
Corpses on show: Gruesome or educational?
Curious about cadavers? April is your chance to see them up close.
'Unfortunate Experiment': New research released
New report on "unfortunate experiment" includes women with microinvasive cancer.
Cancer breakthrough: Vaccine cures mice in study
Human trials begin on a vaccine that eliminates tumours with little to no side effects.
Blood test could signal Alzheimer's breakthrough
New blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.
'Bug memories' could help fight looming crisis
Even bacteria have memories - and learning how could help us fight superbugs in future.
Nanogirl: How much is too much screen time?
COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?
Fossil find forces rethink on history
Fossil find in Israel indicates modern humans may have left Africa earlier than thought.
Nanogirl: Can you sleep your way slim?
COMMENT: Volunteers who slept more ate on average 10g less per day of free sugars.
Weird Science: Bubs crawl in clouds of 'biogunk'
Crawling babies kick up clouds of "biogunk" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Ridding NZ of pests will be good for our health
Ridding NZ of rats and possums will be good for us, as well as our prized native wildlife.
Weird Science: Sleep longer and you'll eat better
Sleeping for longer each night can help us eat healthier, scientists say.
Nanogirl: Real dangers of drinking
COMMENT: Cutting back on alcohol consumption can be a lifesaver.
How Indonesia's DNA secrets could help NZ
What could DNA preserved in residents of Indonesian villages mean for NZ? Quite a lot.
Weird Science: Jaws, your cousin, 440m years removed
Here's one relative you're probably glad didn't pop round for Christmas.
Nanogirl: Can you prove who you are?
COMMENT: Something called blockchain could transform how our information is stored.
DNA-based dating app will find you the perfect partner
This genetics-based dating app promises to find you the perfect partner.