The ability to make random choices peaks around age 25, a French study has found.

Warm seas under the surface of Saturn moon Enceladus could be teeming with life.

Why do so many New Zealand communities lie in flood zones? An expert explains.

How does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.

Scientist "concerned" DNA testers claim they can pinpoint a person's racial ancestry.

Five findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.

COMMENT: Matthew Blackett explains why these volcanoes are so dangerous.

Expert claims to have found a woman with 100 per cent Maori DNA.

The 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.

Higher wind speeds have forced the postponement of NASA's super-pressure balloon.

The truth about whether or not this common recommendation for jellyfish stings works.

Broadcaster Alison Ballance discusses her new book on New Zealand's great white sharks.

Paul Little goes inside the top secret facility transforming the way we eat.

Science comes to life with a variety of images that capture the imagination.

Right-leaning politicians are generally more attractive than those on the left.

COMMENT: Michelle Dickinson presents the vending machine hacks to make you healthier.

NZ scientists find giving pregnant mums repeat doses of steroids helps prem babies health.

Turbulence strong enough to throw passengers around the cabin could become more common.

Space scientists are paying people to lie on their backs for two months.

Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains what you need to know about Debbie.

As the Royal Society of New Zealand tonight marks 150 years, we look at 10 highlights.

Comedian and self-proclaimed "interested idiot" Robin Ince talks to Dr Michelle Dickinson.

NZ scientist set to test the waters of Loch Ness to determine if Nessie exists.

People with alcoholism in the family are more likely to retain painful hangover memories.

NANOGIRL COMMENT: Study shows 73 people died from selfies in first eight months of 2016.

Students explore their future at Cultivate Your Career. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For our bumblebees, it seems being smart comes at a cost.

A Kiwi scientist's research could yield a vaccine against an emerging deadly pathogen.

A study has revealed lead concentrations in some NZ centres exceed health guidelines.