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.

Drug addiction isn't about bad habits, fear of withdrawal... It's about the brain.

The placenta isn't a superfood. Eating it is risky, 'borderline cannablism' expert says.

Vibration therapy could help young people with cerebral palsy, Auckland researchers say.

A NZ study will investigate how pathogens like deadly Ebola jump from animals to humans.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

It turns out we can live quite easily without several major organs.

Artificial Intelligence: the challenge that could have major implications for everyone.

A small study showed a quarter of those with dyslexia had undiagnosed hearing problems.

Does mixing more help address prejudice? That depends on societal equality, study finds.

Why placebos work - even if you know it's a placebo.

Could artificial intelligence mean better grape harvests for Kiwi winegrowers?

Scientists have built a stunning 3D model to capture a live heart suffering an attack.

Scientists claim these foods will ward off hunger pangs and keep your diet on track.

Some sports supplements sold here and in Australia contain undeclared anabolic steroids.

New NZ research could help realise the powerful promise of a new type of cancer treatment.

Star Trek's disease-scanning "tricorder" could soon become reality with a new Kiwi study.

Can dogs detect lung cancer? A new Kiwi study seeks to get some answers.

Personal flying pods, space tourism and invisibility cloaks are among the list.

Research on a Neanderthal boy's skull has helped contribute to human evolution.

Could our desire for that evening glass of wine be linked to our brain's immune system?

Jacinda Ardern wants to "sit down" with leaders of a study scaled back by a funding cut.