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.

NASA has again postponed the Wanaka launch of a huge balloon planned to study "near space"

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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.

An early-warning system for earthquakes has been expanded to Oregon and Washington.

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.

The 5,000 lbf Rutherford engine was created by Rocket Lab specifically for the company’s Electron launch vehicle. Rutherford has been tested extensively for over two years, and was qualified for flight after completing more than two hundred engine hot fires. Source: Rocket Lab

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