New ZealandWatch: Drones spy on NZ volcanoesKiwi scientists could soon have a new way to safely get an up-close look at erupting volcanoes: send in the drone.09 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech task for Antarctica's WWII-era DC-3A war-era DC-3 aircraft is playing an unlikely role in a state-of-the-art scientific survey of Antarctica's sea ice.09 Feb 01:13 AM
KahuKey to tackling diabetes could lie in our gutKiwi researchers will investigate whether microbes found inside our gut could hold the key to battling the development of diabetes.08 Feb 11:20 PM
LifestyleAntibiotics could kill deadly superbugsNew super-strength antibiotics could be developed to kill drug-resistant bacteria in minutes, a study has found.05 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionCrowd wisdom or masses madness?COMMENT: There's danger in relying on crowds. But crowd wisdom is often cited as the justification for the idea of efficient asset markets.03 Feb 11:34 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Flexible use for waste oilCOMMENT: An easy way to coat surfaces with wonder material graphene may soon put foldable phones in our pockets.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat on Earth is this thing?A reader has come upon a colourful find - and it took an evolutionary ecologist to tell us what the funky parasite is.03 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandWeather: What's in store for the next three months?We can expect normal temperatures in the coming months but less rain.02 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists voice worries over TrumpNew Zealand scientists have voiced fears over the new US administration, with one independent association arguing efforts to get more science in society had veered toward "street warfare".02 Feb 04:54 AM
New Zealand5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientistThere was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.02 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandLand before time: 34 million years of NZ historyKiwi scientists have reconstructed more than 34 million years of our climate - including a period when New Zealand was up to 8C warmer - using 2000 samples of fossilised tree pollen.02 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandSurface pond most likely source of outbreakThe Mangateretere pond was the most likely pathway by which contaminated water entered the Brookvale Rd borehead 1, the Havelock North 01 Feb 11:03 PM
WorldDoctors able to read mind of patientsScientists have developed mind-reading technology that can understand people's thoughts.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould earthquake trigger 'The Big One'?International scientists have claimed the 7.8 Kaikoura quake has raised the potential threat of another large NZ event - but a Kiwi scientist says that's unlikely.01 Feb 03:33 AM
BusinessThiel, Rocket Lab closer to mining moonMining on the moon has moved a step closer and billionaire Peter Thiel, along with Kiwi firm Rocket Labs, are at the forefront of making history.01 Feb 02:57 AM
OpinionHow drone became billion-dollar phenomenonCOMMENT: What are the big five applications that explain the proliferation of drones over this period?31 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessCalling all visionary entrepreneursA new fellowship has been launched to attract global "visionary entrepreneurs" to New Zealand with up to 400 spaces available.31 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi discovers huge undersea eruptionA Kiwi scientist has unexpectedly discovered what appears to be a huge undersea volcanic eruption near the main island of Tonga.31 Jan 03:42 AM
LifestyleRevealed: How to spot a liarResearchers have pooled results from a number of studies on deception to establish the fail safe ways to determine if someone is telling the truth.31 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandMeet the country's new crime fightersTop researchers team up with police, drawing on analytical skills to detect, prevent and disrupt unlawful acts.30 Jan 04:31 PM
LifestyleConcerning link found between cats and Alzheimer'sA new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.30 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleTen traits of highly intelligent peopleExperts have revealed the 10 surprising traits that might show people are more intelligent than their peers.29 Jan 09:30 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media supportAnti-GM campaigners have launched a video on social media urging the Māori party to condemn Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, which would remove their right to remain GM Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandScientists hopeful about albatross numbersScientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.29 Jan 07:38 PM
WorldShark attack numbers fell in 2016The number of unprovoked shark attacks across the world fell last year, in the wake of a record figure in 2015 that scientists partly put down to warmers waters created by a strong El Nino system.29 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: A vaccination for fake news?Is there a cure for fake news? New research has found that misinformation on climate change can psychologically cancel out the influence of accurate statements.27 Jan 04:00 PM
TechnologyPlaying God: The future of humanityGround-breaking science cured a baby who doctors said had only weeks to live. But are we saving lives or designing children? Madhumita Murgia reports.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldStudy reveals chess players' dopingScientists have called for a crackdown on doping in chess after it emerged players may be taking performance-enhancing substances.26 Jan 11:08 PM
WorldScientists create human-pig embryoA successful blend of human and pig cells may improve chances for for human organ transplants.26 Jan 07:38 PM
WorldDoomsday becoming one minute closerA Doomsday Clock, which symbolises the current threat of global annihilation, is expected to be moved closer to midnight by scientists.26 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandResearcher's bid to stop child-killing syndromeAn Auckland-based doctor's ground-breaking research - involving lab-cultivated, living, beating heart cells - could land a blow against a major killer of Kiwi children.25 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dr Annika Winbo studies cardiac disease at Auckland HospitalDr Annika Winbo from Auckland Hospital who is doing research into cardiac inherited diseasesWatch25 Jan 04:35 AM
LifestyleThe most germ-infested surfaces you touch every dayFive of the most germ-infested surfaces we come in to contact with each day have been revealed - and some of the worst offenders might surprise you.24 Jan 11:42 PM
