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Three planets in the habitable zone of newly discover solar system may have water.
Study finds new 'natural killer' cell role
Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.
Auckland's environment: Four perspectives
Four leading academics share their views on how to enhance Auckland's environment.
'Giant of volcanology' wins world honour
New Zealand's Professor Bruce Houghton has won the rarely-bestowed Thorarinsson Medal.
NZ spends further $16m on synchrotron
The Government is putting another $16m toward the Australian Synchrotron facility.
Q&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's rivers
Makers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.
$100 now or $200 later? The science of self-control
Would you take $100 now, or wait a year and get $200, a Kiwi experiment has asked.
Underwater 'drone' to explore Taranaki reef
A researcher will explore a Taranaki marine reserve with a drone-like underwater vehicle.
Q&A: When taking water hurts our fish life
Changing the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.
Artefacts from flying pioneer Jean Batten donated to Motat
Flight logbooks, a stopwatch and other treasures given to museum.
Short workouts boost kids' brainpower
Short bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.
High-fat diet bad for bone health - study
High-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.
New planet 'about to destroy Earth'
The apocalypse is nigh - about three weeks away, warns numerologist.
What light is best for your body clock?
When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.
NZ brain study could open door to new therapies
A Kiwi study could have implications for developing new therapies for brain disorders.
Super telescope: NZ 'punching above its weight'
NZ is punching above its weight in getting the huge SKA super-scope built, scientist says.
How swearing could raise your tolerance to pain
Yelling rude words can actually raise tolerance to pain.
Nanogirl: Some memories are better forgotten
COMMENT: New research shows how memories are formed - and how they might be erased.
A drug for exercise?
A newly-discovered protein could point the way to a drug giving the benefits of exercise.
Tiny parasites raise big biosecurity worry
A tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.
NZ puts $380k toward big data project
NZ to spend $380,000 on a project that could support the world's largest radio telescope.
Election 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GM
Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?
Election 2017: Parties share science, hazard policies
Where do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?
Methane discovery could change climate priorities
Kiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.
Simmering White Island sports new crater lake
Calmer conditions on White Island has allowed scientists to explore newly-formed features.
Study suggests avocados good for gut
A first-of-its-kind Kiwi study on rats suggests avocados have surprising health benefits.
Hell on Earth: How dinosaurs became extinct
Like some biblical horror, research reveals how Earth plunged into darkness for 2 years.
Tech giant backs NZ bug-detecting study
Tech giant Oracle has funded an NZ project targeting a widely used programming language.
Is this soap dispenser racist?
Outrage after soap dispenser only responds to light-coloured person's skin.
The secret to perfect cupcakes revealed
According to the experts, this is the formula for perfect cupcakes every time.
Great Barrier Island's pristine skies protected
An Hauraki Gulf island takes conservation to the sky, becoming a sanctuary for stargazers.
Nanogirl: Will technology kill handwriting?
The act of writing a long letter has been replaced by text messages.
Weird Science: Does weather affect voting?
US scientists have suggested a link between changes in temperature and voting behaviour.