LifestyleScientists have invented a way to create 'unlimited renewable energy'They did it by boosting photosynthesis using a 'dormant' chemical found in algae.05 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Experts share the real facts on 10801080 is safe, effective and, until we find something better, our best tool to save birds.05 Sep 02:21 AM
LifestyleFemale monkeys don't trust males, even when they're obviously rightFemale bonds trump apparent common sense in vervet monkeys.04 Sep 06:26 AM
New Zealand10 crazy things you didn't know about our beesThink you work hard? In a beehive, you only get rest if you live long enough to be senior.03 Sep 11:33 PM
Technology'Minibrains' raise hopes, ethical questionsHuman "minibrains" are far from conscious, but scientists say it's time to talk ethics.03 Sep 05:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland researchers make world-first discovery into A.IThe research could be used to better understand people's true preferences in life.02 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton's brings sick turtle back to healthDiver spotted turtle behaving abnormally near Whangarei Heads.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe surprising role cheese played in human evolutionDiscovery in Egyptian tomb shows food changes our biology.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy we all suffer from memory lossIf you think memory loss affects only old people, you are wrong.01 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How drinking water could keep you safeCOMMENT: Keep yourself alert and safe and reach for a glass of water.31 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleTwo-year-olds 'worry about their reputation'Toddlers change their behaviour if they are being watched to boost their reputation.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre you smart enough to be a spy? Take the test…Our electronic eavesdropping agency is seeking recruits - can you solve these puzzles?31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: When we crave revenge, our brains stop usStudy shows how revenge - and how we quell it - manifests at deepest level of our brains.31 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessKiwi biotech company takes science to marketFrom its Waikato base, Synthase Biotech is aiming for the global drug market.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' 'tough on crime proof' — unpublished, not reviewedEvidence on prisons from National leader Simon Bridges suggests spending money elsewhere.30 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandExpert says huge Alpine quake is around the cornerIt will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.30 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi academics unravel one of history's biggest scientific fraudsInfluence of fake trials will sadly continue to influence people for decades to come.30 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandMore methane cuts needed to avoid further warming - studyKeeping NZ methane emissions to today's levels won't be enough to stop further warming.30 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy scientists are paying people to eat avocadosTo determine their true health benefits, scientists want to pay people to eat avocados.29 Aug 07:56 PM
New ZealandCould machines predict where aftershocks strike?AI has been taught to forecast patterns of aftershock locations following large quakes.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHappy feat: NZ penguins' 'crazy' 7000km odyssey'What we found is, simply put, crazy,' scientist says of NZ penguins' epic journey.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury 'meteor': Was it a plane?Cantabrians reported a loud boom and a blazing light on Monday night.29 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandNiwa forecast: NZ likely to get another El NiñoIt's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.29 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandSeabed survey reveals 108-year-old shipwreckCentury-old shipwreck revealed by most complex seafloor survey ever undertaken in NZ.29 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandMagic of Marlborough sav can be added to other winesScientists find a way to capture - and share - the magic of Marlborough sauvignon blanc.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhale researchers recover missing 'Saildrone'University of Otago whale researchers tasked to find "Saildrone" missing since 2015.28 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandBig NZ quakes shown to influence atmospheric CO2Past NZ quakes shown to influence atmospheric CO2 in new South Island-based study.28 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandStunning southern lights delight stargazersSouth Islanders get their best glimpse of an aurora since 2015.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAvoid wasting time on needless treatmentsNew technology is helping discover why some women reject advanced breast cancer drug.26 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandCan kiwifruit ease exercise-induced stress?Kiwifruit may help combat a stress response that women experience while exercising.26 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandWhat Antarctic discovery means for Southern AlpsA discovery in Antarctica has offered new insights into the Southern Alps' formation.25 Aug 10:54 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: To the bitter endCOMMENT: Can you train your saliva to like bitter things?24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: The hidden toll of after-hours emailsAnticipating that after-hours work email is just as bad for you as actually receiving it.24 Aug 05:00 PM