Renowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.

Scientists have just detected a record, seven-storey-high wave in the Southern Ocean.

Auckland's volcano field is quiet now - but it could be even more explosive than Kilauea.

Making materials from tiny amounts of our natural resources could combat climate change.

A jumping spider named Kim could help scientists create micro-robots.

More exposure to our natural environment could help asthmatic kids like Zarika Lutske.

Abstinence is the key to old age. At least if you're a female smooth stick insect.

Niwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.

Danish researchers have found a way to keep weight off eating chips, pizza and burgers.

Kiwis among big effort to drill deep into a huge underwater volcano 400km northeast of NZ.

Scientists have analysed hundreds of harmful microplastics found on Wellington's shores.

COMMENT: Scientists have created the first complete genetic blueprint of the rose.

Sharing music with your kids when they're young can help you get along when they're older.

An overwhelming majority of doctors are confident in childhood immunisation, study finds.

NZ scientists believe they've picked up the sounds of rarely sighted beaked whales.

Even in the cold and dark of an Antarctic winter, melting can still happen. Here's how.

A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.

One of NZ's most endangered seabirds may be under greater threat than previously thought.

NZ will now be an "associate member" in the global SKA project. What does that mean?

Tracy Banner explains what makes a great beer.

Dopamine release makes us feel good but too much of a good thing can be bad too.

In central Otago is a tiny team of scientists analysing the data that concerns NZ.

Kiwi Delwyn Moller returning home to use discoveries from space to help life in NZ

Better testing and information needed on chemical contamination near Ohakea, lawyer says.

There's a huge hole in our defence strategy and "we will be hit".

Decision was made despite Trump directing space agency to focus on a return to the moon.

The endless energy children seem to have is the subject of a new study

Could op-eds like those in this newspaper change you long-term view on certain issues?

Star scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses her latest project to hook kids on STEM.

Human parasites are a bane for developing nations. But they can also help guide research.