A Kiwi physics experiment has managed to do what decades of international research hasn't.

Guesses at what is 'normal' point to some glaringly wrong views.

Radiation from sheep thyroid glands is said to support nuclear explosion contention.

Any ban of weedkiller Roundup in NZ shouldn't be hung off US ruling, scientists say.

150 years ago, NZ's only documented fatal tsunami hit. What can we learn from it today?

How much internet is too much internet? A Kiwi researcher is aiming to find out.

US janitor awarded $440m - now NZ must "find a better way", says organic farmer.

NASA has postponed the historic launch of the first spacecraft to fly towards the Sun.

COMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.

Science forums hears from Richard Winkworth about his studies of pests and diseases

It turned out to be unlike anything found on Earth and has researchers baffled.

A new study has warned the planet could descend into a devastating "hothouse climate".

Parts of the planet may have 60m sea level rises even if targets are met, scientists warn.

These ancient human-like beings that were small in stature have puzzled scientists.

Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress

COMMENT: Lithium-ion batteries are powering electric cars... but at what cost?

It looks like Earth - the most likely place to find alien life. It's called Kepler 452b.

He's spending big on his dream to terraform Mars. But science just found a huge problem.

Study finds clear trends among $300m of weather-related claims paid out by EQC since 2000.

If we value it, science can boost our economy, write Dr Jim Salinger and Dr James Watson.

In the name of science, Luis Ortiz-Catedral has been hunting snakes on an active volcano.

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Scientists have found promise in a new pest-busting approach in a one-two punch of 1080.

The Southern Ocean below NZ absorbs 40 per cent of CO2 emissions. But for how much longer?

The heavens are currently treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show.

Have you ever put your car keys in the fridge while leaving milk on the outside?

Could a cat parasite could be good for business?

Climate models for three decades have predicted exactly what the world is seeing.

The heavens are currently treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show.

Scientists find men's exposure to chemicals in plastic is causing worrying defects.