OpinionDNA shows gentlemen do prefer blondesCOMMENT: It's often said that through our innovations in science, agriculture and medicine humans have become masters of our biological destiny.20 Nov 02:40 AM
WorldFather fears for future of cryogenically frozen girlThe grieving father of a terminally-ill teenage girl who was cryogenically frozen following a landmark legal case spoke of his ordeal for the first time last night.19 Nov 08:40 PM
WorldMe, Mars and BuzzA chance to meet the world's most famous living moon walker was not living up to any of my wildly unrealistic hopes and expectations.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHow ecstasy changed this man's lifeIn a Sydney property, a postmodern shaman grows psychedelic plants he says he uses for medicine - plus one man tells of how ecstasy has helped him overcome PTSD.19 Nov 08:57 AM
WorldScientists scratch heads over winterPolitical people are watching the chaos in Washington at the moment. But some people in the science community are watching the chaos in the Arctic.18 Nov 04:00 PM
TechnologyWhy can't some hair be combed?Some children suffer from completely tangled hair, which, as their parents will attest, can't be combed at all. Scientists now have the answer.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionNanogirl: How dirty phone reveals your secretsCOMMENT: Your cellphone is packed with pictures, apps and words of your choice but dirt on the outside could let slip your secrets.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake's lessons can't be ignoredEven after the quakes, eruptions and tsunami scares of the past decade, NZ still has lessons to learn about preparedness, writes Jamie Morton.18 Nov 03:17 AM
WorldNorth Pole 20C warmer than normalThe Arctic is superhot, even as a vast area of cold polar air has been displaced over Siberia.18 Nov 02:32 AM
BusinessFuture Shock: The tech coming our wayThe SingularityU Summit in Christchurch this week was a showcase of all the best and brightest tech coming our way.17 Nov 10:10 PM
WorldTeenage blood rejuvenates old miceIt sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers in the United States have found that injecting young blood into old bodies gives them quite the pep-up.17 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandMaking sense of Kaikoura's new coastScientists have revealed the extent of uplift on the South Island's northeastern coast - observing that in some places the land was raised by two metres.17 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandWhat would happen if big one hit Wgtn?Earthquake experts have looked at scenarios for both the capital and Auckland. They've crunched the numbers, finding potentially catastrophic scenarios.17 Nov 05:16 AM
New ZealandProbability of 7+ quake this month: 27%The probability of another plus-7 magnitude quake within the next month has fallen - but the chances of multiple large aftershocks remains a virtual certainty.17 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Science at quake's ground zeroScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to GNS Science earthquake geologist Dr Rob Langridge, who has been on the ground mapping damage around Marlborough.17 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandLand moves 10m, new faults discoveredGeologists find previously unknown faultlines surface after Monday's 7.8 quake.16 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandQuake: The power of 400 atom bombsThe escalation of the Kaikoura Earthquake in magnitude from 7.5 to 7.8 now puts its power on a par with the equivalent energy release of 400 atomic bombs detonating.16 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandGovt urged to fund 24/7 warning systemThe Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand.16 Nov 06:44 AM
WorldHawking: Earth has 1000 years leftHumans have less than 1000 years to find a new planet or we will face the very real threat of mass extinction, says Stephen Hawking.16 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake: a scientist's perspectiveWhat's it like to be part of the team at GNS Science when a big quake hits? Seismologist Dr Helen Anderson shares an insight.16 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandVolcanoes keep quiet amid quakesIt appears our volcanoes have slept through the Kaikoura quake, with monitoring equipment showing only a few tremors over recent days.15 Nov 10:05 PM
Lifestyle'Super-agers' have Alzheimer's - with no symptomsSome people are naturally immune to the symptoms of Alzheimer's even when they have the disease, scientists have found.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionCraig Stevens: Crazy science - but is it crazy enough?COMMENT: The Marsden Fund for research spends millions of tax dollars on 'the weird stuff' and that's how it should be.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlexandra centre 'up next to gold rush'An Alexandra satellite research centre could be operational by mid-next year.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake lifts seabed 'by at least a metre'Kaikoura's tourism industry fears for the future after this week's quake raised the seabed by at least a metre.15 Nov 08:39 AM
TechnologyInside the Mars 'bullseye': If there was life, it was hereScientists have deep-dived inside two huge Martian craters they say hold the key to discovering signs of life there.15 Nov 08:10 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Tips to help cope with disasterAssociate Professor Sarb Johal of Massey University's School of Psychology shares some tips on how to cope with quake-related stress and anxiety.15 Nov 04:37 AM
New Zealand7.5 quake: Five big questions answeredCould Monday's quake trigger a sleeper tsunami or an Alpine Fault quake? Are we living in an era of quakes? Science reporter Jamie Morton tackles the big questions.15 Nov 02:00 AM
LifestyleIs this beauty product damaging your skin?A common beauty ingredient has been found to cause potential problems for our skin.15 Nov 01:15 AM
LifestyleThe surprising health benefits of drinking beerCould a glass of beer a day help you live longer? The signs are certainly encouraging!15 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandWhat happened in our 7.5 earthquake??Preliminary modelling suggests that the earthquake was caused by a rupture of a northeast-striking fault t, but this may be a more complex event.14 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandTwelve questions with Steve PointingMicrobiologist Steve Pointing has searched for life in the world's most extreme deserts. His findings will help Nasa prove that life once existed on Mars.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 100,000 landslides - one filmedThe now-named Kaikoura Earthquake triggered 100,000 landslides in Northern Canterbury and southern Marlborough.14 Nov 06:39 AM
New ZealandHow has the quake warped NZ?Scientists are trawling through data to see how New Zealand has shifted following the latest quake.14 Nov 04:30 AM
