Pioneering NZ study to aid war on rheumatic fever
Study targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.
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."
Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.
A young researcher is unravelling what could prove a crucial part of Alzheimer's disease.
From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.
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.
As a person's life comes to an end, experts reveal the trauma of the "existential slap".
Disdain for facts is "the greatest threat to our civilisation" says British physicist
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?
Mysterious ancient stone structures found around remote Saudi lava domes.
Can we control our dreams? New research suggests we can manipulate the experience.
Taranaki programme tailored for obese kids has delivered some promising results.