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Science of playing fast and loose

As the Blacks Caps take on Aussie tonight, we look at the science of pace bowling.

NASA video from Mars

NASA have released a panoramic view of the Gale Crater on Mars, from the Curiosity Rover

What killer whale's first words 'hello' really mean

The astonishing thing is not what it means to us, but what it means to them.

Final figures: Hottest NZ month in 150 years

January was the hottest month NZ has experienced since 1867, Dr Jim Salinger says.

Blood test could signal Alzheimer's breakthrough

New blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.

Quake fault-line study plans for 'big one'

Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.

Hot temps causing NZ snow to melt earlier

Snow in Southern Alps melting earlier than usual thanks to scorching summer.

Spate of quakes recorded around Cook Strait

It's unclear if the shakes were Kaikoura aftershocks or typical Cook Strait seismicity.

11 billion bits of plastic killing reefs: Study

Plastics in the oceans are killing corals by increasing their risk of becoming diseased.

Nanogirl: How much is too much screen time?

COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?

Editorial: Rockets from New Zealand amazing

Rocket Lab's successful launch is a venture the country can celebrate.

Kiwi research finds giant star

Object discovered in neighbouring galaxy is 12 times bigger than our own Sun.

Nanogirl: Can you sleep your way slim?

COMMENT: Volunteers who slept more ate on average 10g less per day of free sugars.

The importance of the parapara tree

Forest & Bird’s Northland Conservation Advocate Dean Baigent-Mercer talks about the parapara tree.

Weird Science: Bubs crawl in clouds of 'biogunk'

Crawling babies kick up clouds of "biogunk" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

50 questions about the environment: Our oceans

How are oceans faring with pollution, fishing and climate change? Simon Thrush explains.