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Spleen secret to nomadic divers' special ability: Study

A tribe has evolved larger spleens to allow them to catch fish more than 60m under water.

Weird Science: Me, my phone and I

Smartphones are now an integral part of our lives. They're also addictive and harmful.

Real human bodies on display in Auckland

A travelling exhibition of preserved human remains has arrived in New Zealand.

Nanogirl: Can your pet predict a quake?

COMMENT: Many species could possibly pick up earthquake warnings that humans can't.

Emperor penguin behaviour not black and white

Scientists have made unexpected discoveries about Antarctica's best-known residents.

NZ 'unready for warming'

Researchers say we need to find out which communities will be worst hit by climate change.

Scientists discover new melting process in Antarctica

Melting glacial ice sheets make the ocean's surface layer less salty and more buoyant.

NZ scientists find missing piece to infertility puzzle

Kiwi scientists say they might have just found a missing piece of the infertility puzzle.

Scientists make their own moa gut to quash big theory

Scientists simulate the moa's gut to cast doubt on key assumption about the extinct bird.

End of days: Conspiracy theorists say Rapture coming

Arrival of 'Death Planet' sparks fears of end of the world among believers.

Sewage overflows surged by 379% last year - report

Outflows like those which shut Auckland beaches over summer have surged in number.

Astronaut recounts moment crew member almost died during a space walk

Nasa astronaut shared stories about life as an astronaut to Dunedin school pupils.

Q&A: Why EDS wants an inquiry into fisheries management

The Environmental Defence Society's Raewyn Peart highlights concerns facing our fisheries.

Our storm explained: A wild beast with a sting in the tail

Yesterday's storm was a strange stew packing a dying marine heatwave and side-swipe low.

Marine heatwaves to grow longer, stronger, more frequent

Marine heatwaves are growing longer, stronger and more frequent thanks to climate change.

Stewart Island now a sea lion stronghold

Stewart Island just declared an official breeding colony for our treasured NZ sea lion.

Teachers need 'whole level of new skills' for digital future

New approach needed to prepare teachers for classrooms of tomorrow, top advisers say.

That's not cricket: Why bizarre grasshopper mating case is tragic for NZ's biodiversity

Two species of NZ grasshopper mating may just seem weird. But the bigger story is tragic.