High magnitude disasters are overdue along some of the planet's major fault lines and there's nothing we can do to stop them.

Professor Stephen McGarvey talks about his recent breakthrough establishing a link between Samoan populations and obesity.

A few words from Dr Ben Goldacre

Scientists have found something entirely new: a galaxy as huge as the Milky Way that is made up almost entirely of dark matter.

COMMENT: Our enthusiasm for everything digital makes us the perfect guinea pigs to test new systems and devices on.

Scientists have created an entirely soft robot, an edible battery, and a potential way to "jump-start" patients in comas using ultrasound.

Four alcoholic patients fitted with brain microchips as part of NZ research into addiction have seen their cravings for alcohol dramatically reduce.

One of the country's foremost concussion experts has called the publication of research linking rugby concussion and long-term difficulties a "game-changer".

Scientists are excited about the possibility a new planet orbiting around our sun's closest neighbour may have an atmosphere.

The European Southern Observatory's Director General on Wednesday announced the discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting the Sun's closest stellar neighbor.

What we know about diseases as common as cancer, diabetes and dementia could be transformed in the wake of ground-breaking findings by a team of Kiwi researchers.

Experts answer questions around the aquifers that provide our drinking water and how they can become contaminated.

An intrepid Kiwi photojournalist has been given a rare glimpse inside the illegal world of mining and selling woolly mammoth tusks.

A calving event at the Larsen C ice shelf could create a giant floating ice island.

His science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth

COMMENT: As the Olympics come to a close this weekend, you may be surprised to know that this year's gold medals actually contain very little gold.

What does the 1960s Beatles hit Girl have in common with Astor Piazolla's tango composition Libertango?

When Otzi the Iceman was discovered in 1991, his 5300-year-old body had been remarkably well preserved by his glacial tomb.

Canterbury University's Dr Sarah Kessans, who has made it to the final round of interviews for Nasa's astronaut programme, sits down for a quick Q&A.

Cutting-edge software trialled by Auckand University researchers could help achieve New Zealand's bold goal of becoming predator-free by 2050.

A little google eyed sea creature is so cute it looks like a child's toy,

From vitamin C and echinacea to warm clothes and antibacterial soap, there's no shortage of ideas about how to prevent and manage colds and flu.

It's commonly thought that burnt food could cause cancer. But is there any truth in this?

If your parents live past 70, there's a higher chance you will too, study says.

This company can help humans win the race against artificial intelligence by putting a chip in their heads.

Scientific proof that Americans basically eat dessert for breakfast

A medical trial to discover whether it is possible to extend the lifespan of pet dogs has shown early signs of success.

Weight-loss surgery is an effective option for obese patients with type-2 diabetes, a New Zealand study has found.

A 30-year study has found European and Polynesian gene pools are different and should be treated separately when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines.

A rice cooker that runs on manure is among the inventions a group of Kiwi innovators are using to improve the lives of villagers in developing countries.