Kiwi scientists have found an intriguing new way to control individual atoms.

Kiwi scientists just helped reveal how newly-understood genes are likely to play a role in our bodies.

US politician and neurosurgeon Ben Carson reckons one zap can help your brain with total recall.

A 29 per cent chance of a big "surface rupturing" quake within next 50 years.

A smart condom which monitors your performance in the bedroom is being developed in the UK.

The Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.

What do you see outside your window? If you answered birds, trees or wildlife then congratulations are in order.

Herald science writer Jamie Morton presents weird science facts.

A 'masterpiece' in bioengineering could make sperm and egg obsolete.

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Researchers believe this is a big discovery as the findings suggest that fructose is likely to alter brain function.

Mike King's appearance at the piggery near Levin helped in the campaign to ban on sow crates.

This ability evolved before whales evolved huge bodies or a filter feeding system.

An expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.

Nasa astronomers have spotted seven Earth-size planets. Should we be excited?

Some people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.

Scientists have just discovered the oldest documented case of live birth: that by a "terrible-headed lizard" that lived 250 million years ago.

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Penguins are much older than previously thought and their evolution probably dates back to the days of the dinosaurs.

Tristram Clayton interviews Grant Christie, Astronomer at Auckland Observatory, about the discovery of a new solar system just 39 light years from Earth.

Take the test to see how lifestyle changes can affect your "heart age".

Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.

The new Mr Gay New Zealand, who is HIV positive, is defending having unprotected sex, saying he always informs sexual partners of his health status.

Residents in Otorohanga are coming together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Lifeforms which have been living inside crystals for up to 60,000 years have been revived by NASA, raising hopes that alien organisms could be found on other planets.

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A genetically-altered form of salmonella is being created to fight back against tumour cells.

Woolly mammoths - or, at least, animals with very similar DNA - could be brought back from extinction within two years, say scientists.

Endurance athletes looking to improve their times might consider swishing with a mouth rinse that contains a little sugar during their next performance.

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