An Auckland photographer captured the weekend's aurora spectacle over the Manukau Heads.

The March for Science in Washington DC saw a crowd of thousands walking the National Mall.

Scientists march in defence of science from politicians.

Concerns about bacteria in Havelock water supply raised two months before E. coli outbreak

People under the influence of psychedelic drugs attain a "higher" state of consciousness.

Scientists have found a dramatic impact from the continuing decline of coral reefs.

The naked mole rat is once again amazing scientists with its fascinating super powers.

Science explains why shoelaces untie themselves.

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman discusses tomorrow's worldwide March for Science.

WATCH: A woman stumbles across creepy crawly find in Christchurch.

Could brain scans place a suspect at a crime scene? Science says yes.

Ancient meat-eater may have snacked on our ancestors.

Scientists found injecting blood from umbilical cords of babies restores brain function.

Scientists have found a black five-foot-long worm that has intrigued humans for centuries.

NIWA scientist: "Just getting in your car to drive to the beach is much more dangerous."

New footage has captured blue whales feeding while living off the coast of New Zealand.

LegaSea Hawke's Bay wants MPI to increase restrictions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

If it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.

COMMENT: Anti-vaccination conspiracy theories put our children at risk, says Nanogirl.

Researchers get the first look at the link between touchscreens and sleep in babies.

Scientists invented a water harvester that could consign droughts to history.

Researchers have discovered a trend, peaking at the Easter period.

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.