Here's one relative you're probably glad didn't pop round for Christmas.

COMMENT: Something called blockchain could transform how our information is stored.

This genetics-based dating app promises to find you the perfect partner.

Study targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.

Excessive exposure to UV radiation will burn the skin and can lead to skin cancer.

In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to top microbiologist Dr Heather Hendrickson.

Confused about sunscreen controversy? Dr Sharad Paul explains what you need to know.

Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.

"Because I was white, I thought I might have to overcompensate."

From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.

Data analysis and ancient artefacts offer fresh insights into NZ's pre-European history.

NZ-led team find what could be vital clue to treating Huntington's Disease for first time.

COMMENT: For baby's brain to benefit, read the right books at the right time.

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

There's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.

Do we have to accept what we've got when it comes to sensory perception?

Is not buying into conspiracy theories simply a matter of cognitive ability? Not so.

The twins are now so close that scientists are watching their every move.

Disdain for facts is "the greatest threat to our civilisation" says British physicist

Faye Braddock sufferer of multiple sclerosis talks about her success with new stem cell treatments.

An expert's guide to the perfect blow dry using science.

A sea creature that regenerates an entire new body may mean big things for human healing.

Top surgeon claims "there is no scientific reason why it would not happen".

Daydreaming isn't necessarily a bad thing - and may be a sign you're smart and creative.

Baby boomers who accuse millennials of acting entitled might want to think again.

Genetic changes in "junk DNA" may be a missing link between type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Ever wonder where our fear of snakes and spiders comes from?

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages better, a study find.

A prized species of salmon could help scientists solve mysteries about human reproduction.

COMMENT: What are our brains doing while we sleep?