A code-making young Kiwi has landed a coveted spot in an Oxford University programme.

Psychopathy is a "widely misunderstood" form of personality disorder, an expert explains.

Gene variants that could help explain high rates of gout in Maori and Pacific people.

A Kiwi astrophysicist has helped reveal how most of the antimatter in the Milky Way forms.

Do we need a Hippocratic Oath to better protect our oceans? Two experts explain.

The climate in tropical regions could become unrecognisable by the end of this century.

A new study will tackle sleep problems affecting Kiwi kids with autism spectrum disorder.

A spectacular clear night has led to sub-zero temperatures across New Zealand.

A spectacular clear night has led to sub-zero temperatures across New Zealand.

Some coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.

COMMENT: A new craze have been marketed as helping with ADHD, but evidence is scarce.

What's a "safe" distance to survive a nearby supernova? Scientists say 40-50 light years.

Three Kiwis are set to join an 80-strong, all-female expedition to Antarctica next year.

A fiery space object in the sky over Gisborne last night disrupts rugby practice.

Scientists have made an alarming discovery.

Michio Kaku helps explain and conceptualize the ideas of the Multiverse and String Theory. Video/Floating University

A new study has found that a mysterious 'Cold Spot' in space could prove alternate worlds.

Scientists find high temperatures and the potential for large geothermal resources.

National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.

Scientists able to communicate with brain-dead patients following breakthrough study.

New BBC documentary reveals the moment an asteroid nearly 15km long hit the earth and wiped out an entire species

Drone-diving could become the next extreme sport but its technology could soon save lives.

The Trump administration is planning to nominate Sam Clovis as head of USDA's Research.

A dinosaur has been discovered so well preserved it "is as rare as winning the lottery".

An event that happened 183 million years ago could be on the brink of happening again.

The fact that you're reading this now is through a complex process built up in your head.

COMMENT: Bags that mimic a mother's womb could replace incubators for at-risk prem babies

Extreme athletes aren't simply adrenaline junkies with a death wish, scientists say.

Could Rotorua's world-famous rotten egg sulphur pong be beneficial?

We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.