It's described as a super-sized Earth - but could humans one day colonise the planet?

In his final episode, the true scale of man's impact on the planet is laid bare.

The largest, brightest supermoon in 70 years appeared in our skies last night.

NZ islands eyed for US-funded field trials using GM rodents.

Former English teacher has swapped the classroom for the stars.

The science of gene drives - what they are and what they can do.

Auckland's underground lava caves have been illuminated with incredible new images.

US military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.

Islands around NZ are being scoped for trials of a radical new gene technology.

What's been cranking up the heat? Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains.

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

It may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.

Science denial is a global problem - but is it a particularly big one for New Zealand?

There's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.

COMMENT: Experts think Mount Agung is on the brink of a major eruption.

Has the age-old debate finally been settled? What is the truth about cats and dogs?

Auckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.

DairyNZ has secured $8.4m in funding from the Government.

It's not the first contact predicted by movies, but is there "alien life" on the ISS?

Indonesia's erupting Mt Agung holds lessons for preparing for the next big blow here.

These sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.

About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go

Leaves collected during Captain Cook's first NZ voyage show 250-year shift in CO2 levels.

Don't be scared, be prepared. That's a scientist's advice around NZ's largest fault zone.

New study suggests the insects carry far more dangerous bacteria than previously thought.

Artist Billy Apple has helped to prove that microbes in our faeces are unique identifiers.

This year has seen its fair share of natural disasters.

Do we have to accept what we've got when it comes to sensory perception?

'It's still happening,' Mike Hughes said of his plan to 'prove' that Earth is flat.

Weta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition to open at Auckland Zoo.