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.

Officials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.

The dead lay everywhere - it was a scene unlike any the Texas police officer had seen.

Kiwi scientists cleverly disrupt the foraging behaviour of the nasty Argentine ant.

We dam, divert, drain and contain our rivers: but what if we let them flood and run free?

Data shows a significant jump in the amount Kiwi companies are spending on R&D.

Rotorua features in a new study pushing back the oldest geological record of life on land.

Kiwi, Maui dolphin and great white sharks feature on a list of 150 species prioritised.

Rabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.

Aussie border officials who destroyed important Kiwi plants say it 'won't happen again'.

What reading different genres of books may say about you.

Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.

A survey of 148 DOC staff suggests room for improvement in genetics-based conservation.

Scientists claims to have found a "game-changer" for people sensitive to gluten.

Are handheld devices to blame for an increase in neck pain among New Zealanders?

The world's next big antibiotic could lie hidden in our native fungi.

Swearing really does help people to get a grip, a new study suggests.

Sea level rise models suggest coral reef islands are more resilient than first thought.

Studies have found men have bigger brains, but are they using them efficiently?

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

Joyce Lockyer and husband Graeme found a dark grey rock in the garden.

Plan to boost takahe population sees most of the birds moved from Tiritiri Matangi Island.