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![Scientist plans to bring frozen brains back to life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Scientist plans to bring frozen brains back to life
A neuroscientist claims he will be able to "wake up" cryogenically frozen brains.
![Science reveals most accurate throw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Science reveals most accurate throw
We have natural ability to throw quickly but what about hitting our target, asks Nanogirl.
!['Mathematically time travel is possible'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Mathematically time travel is possible'
A Canadian researcher has come up with a mathematical model for a viable time machine.
![Study focuses on preventing diabetes and healthy weight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Study focuses on preventing diabetes and healthy weight
Researchers are appealing for participants for a major new probiotics study.
![Normal rainfall expected until July after sodden April](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Normal rainfall expected until July after sodden April
After April's deluge, rainfall between now and July is set to be closer to normal.
![Super bugs a 'serious and urgent threat'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Super bugs a 'serious and urgent threat'
Super bug threat needs strong response, microbiologists say.
![Q&A: What is cyber psychology?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Q&A: What is cyber psychology?
What is cyber psychology? A world-renowned expert visiting New Zealand explains.
![Scientists struggle to gauge fault's threat to Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Scientists struggle to gauge fault's threat to Dunedin
One of the closest active faults to Dunedin is not giving up its secrets easily.
![Waxworm possible answer to plastic problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Waxworm possible answer to plastic problem
A waxworm is capable of eating through the material at "uniquely high speeds".
![Nasa super balloon lights up NZ skies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Nasa super balloon lights up NZ skies
WATCH: A stadium-sized balloon launch has gone ahead in Wanaka.
![Drone pics lead to 3D Scott Base model](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Drone pics lead to 3D Scott Base model
Hundreds of images taken from the air have helped to recreate NZ base at Antarctica.
![Watch: NASA super pressure balloon up, up and away in Wanaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Watch: NASA super pressure balloon up, up and away in Wanaka
Supplied by NASA. The balloon inflates to 18.8 million cubic feet, about the size of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. The balloon will ascend to an altitude of 33.5 kilometres where the stratospheric winds will propel it at speeds of at least 100 knots through the heating and cooling of the day-night cycle on a weeks-long journey around the Southern Hemisphere
![Hobbit origins: An unexpected journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hobbit origins: An unexpected journey
Scientists have revealed new insights into a tiny ancient human nicknamed the Hobbit.
![NZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
NZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystems
Pesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.
![Jarrod Gilbert: Science losing trust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Jarrod Gilbert: Science losing trust
COMMENT: If science is losing political battles scientists need to speak up more clearly.
![Penguin chick with two mums](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Penguin chick with two mums
A penguin chick is being raised by two mums at Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland
![Fish and chips hold human DNA clues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Fish and chips hold human DNA clues
Could our Friday night fish and chips also be a missing piece to the puzzle of human DNA?
![Could lasers quality-test dodgy fish oil pills?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Could lasers quality-test dodgy fish oil pills?
Scientists suggest a laser-based approach could test the quality fish oil supplements.
![NZ tech could reveal planet's largest waves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
NZ tech could reveal planet's largest waves
A Kiwi company will use a high-tech buoy to record some of the largest waves ever seen.
![The amazing light show above NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
The amazing light show above NZ
An Auckland photographer captured the weekend's aurora spectacle over the Manukau Heads.
![Thousands 'March for Science' in honour of Earth Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Thousands 'March for Science' in honour of Earth Day
The March for Science in Washington DC saw a crowd of thousands walking the National Mall.
![Paul Little: Beware of chief knuckle dragger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Paul Little: Beware of chief knuckle dragger
Scientists march in defence of science from politicians.
![Ministry report reveals Havelock water failed annual bacteria test before outbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ministry report reveals Havelock water failed annual bacteria test before outbreak
Concerns about bacteria in Havelock water supply raised two months before E. coli outbreak
![Decline of coral reefs to sink sea floor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Decline of coral reefs to sink sea floor
Scientists have found a dramatic impact from the continuing decline of coral reefs.
![No oxygen? No problem for naked mole rats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
No oxygen? No problem for naked mole rats
The naked mole rat is once again amazing scientists with its fascinating super powers.
![Weird Science: Can LSD push your brain 'higher'?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Weird Science: Can LSD push your brain 'higher'?
People under the influence of psychedelic drugs attain a "higher" state of consciousness.
![Michelle Dickinson: Science is knot a joke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Michelle Dickinson: Science is knot a joke
Science explains why shoelaces untie themselves.
![Sir Peter Gluckman: On marching for science](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Sir Peter Gluckman: On marching for science
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman discusses tomorrow's worldwide March for Science.