Water contaminations like that which recently left thousands of people sick in Havelock North could be quickly traced with new DNA-based technology.

Robot mall cops, a vaccine for dengue and 98 more of the greatest innovations of the year are highlighted in the latest issue of Popular Science.

The idea of eating bugs has created a buzz in foodie and international development circles as a more sustainable alternative to consuming meat and fish.

Medical professionals are tapping into a wealth of online data in a bid to speed up the diagnosing of patients.

Pickled grey matter has given scientists incredible insight to dinosaur brains.

Today's landmark agreement to protect the Ross Sea - a pristine corner of the planet dubbed "the last ocean" - is one all Kiwis should celebrate. Filmmaker Peter Young explains why.

What we eat - as opposed to how much we eat - is a hot topic to study, so can we confidently say that avoiding meat will increase your lifespan?

Worms could hold the key to curing asthma after it was discovered that they secrete a protein which prevents the body overreacting to allergens.

Kiwi scientists have brought their pest-busting expertise to a spectacular Pacific atoll formerly owned by late legendary actor Marlon Brando.

Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.

New Zealand is punching above its weight in its output of top-quality research, with a new index ranking the country above larger nations like Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

For teenagers, mixing energy drinks with alcohol is like taking cocaine, according to a new study.

Two astronomers have spotted strange flashes from a set of stars. They say it's an alien civilisation. Others say it's just a glitch.

New Zealand's leading body for the sciences and humanities - traditionally dominated by older white men - is tackling a lack of diversity among its fellows.

A student says she dedicated hundreds of hours of study in an effort to get into a medical programme, only to be told hours before a test she had been rejected.

New researchers explors how the first settlers colonised the Pacific islands.

When it comes to lying, practice makes perfect because the brain slowly adapts to ignore the emotions produced by deception, according to new research.

Kiwi scientists are simulating how New Zealand's coastal environment will respond to potentially disastrous effects of acidification caused by climate change.

Researchers claim they have discovered the answer to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.

The cost of housing in Auckland is pushing staff in industries to leave the city, while Auckland businesses must be prepared to pay more to keep staff.

A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.

Does the moon actually make people act crazy, or change human behaviour in any way?

A top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could be the key to developing a male contraceptive pill.

Pioneering genetic research by Kiwi scientists could help protect hundreds of bird species around the world.

It's called Squish - and it could mean all the difference in treating millions of people around the world with strawberry birthmarks and other related disfiguring conditions.

COMMENT: Freedom fighters and criminals alike work undercover in internet anonymity.

Researchers say doing housework can add years to a women's life - but has little effect on men.

Scientists have deployed a high-tech, remote-controlled jet boat to solve long-standing mysteries about a postcard New Zealand glacier.

Kiwi scientists have begun a million-dollar study compacting the amazing capabilities of brain-like computers into a chip that could fit into your smartphone.