TechnologyCould 'space brain' stop us going to Mars?Outgoing US President Barack Obama has revived calls to send humans to Mars by 2030s - but even if astronauts get there, would they remember much of it?14 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessPeter Beck rockets to successRocket Lab founder Peter Beck has been crowned EY New Zealand entrepreneur of the year.13 Oct 09:50 AM
WorldFootprints from dawn of humanity found"Somebody was walking through this exact spot, at this moment in time, thousands of years ago," said scientist Kevin Hatala.13 Oct 03:14 AM
WorldVirus may have stolen DNA from black widow spidersThis bizarre virus infects bacteria that infect spiders. It makes a spider-bacteria-virus-spider turducken.12 Oct 10:01 PM
KahuInternational scientists beam in to Whaka village (+video)VILLAGE SCIENCE: Te Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust chairman James Warbrick with an air sampling cartridge, along with village 12 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldWhy volcanoes are 'so cool'Collating data on eruptions, earthquakes and gas emissions promise new predictive tools.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$3.7m study to reveal deep-sea mining impactsThe potential environmental impacts of controversial off-shore mining will be investigated in a new multi-million dollar study.11 Oct 12:42 AM
OpinionWhy 'baby talk' is good for your babyCOMMENT: Baby talk plays an important role in development and babies prefer it to other types of speech.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's space dream a giant leap closerSarah Kessans spent the "best week of her life" at a Nasa training centre in Texas.10 Oct 12:01 AM
OpinionNanogirl: The science of car airbagsCOMMENT: Following the recall of faulty airbags by Japanese manufacturer Takata, it's timely to look at the science behind these livesaving devices.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat white's long-lost ancestorScientists have just discovered a new species of heavyweight shark - but we're 20 million years too late to have seen it.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow sleep problems are hurting our kidsA visiting world-renowned expert on childhood behavioural disorders is set to share insights into how kids' sleep problems can hurt their academic performance and later success in life.06 Oct 05:27 AM
BusinessAnts: coming to a restaurant near youKiwi food company's product range includes wild ants, huhu grubs, locusts and cricket powder.06 Oct 03:56 AM
New Zealand$1m genetics project key to 'pest-free NZ'A new million-dollar study could deliver the key to the Government's bold bid to clear the nation of pest predators by 2050.06 Oct 02:05 AM
WorldGet out of my way: The biggest dino print foundHuge dinosaur footprint discovered in Gobi Desert is possibly largest ever.04 Oct 10:06 PM
LifestyleIs cracking your knuckles really bad for you?Will we get arthritis like our parents used to tell us?04 Oct 02:00 AM
KahuSkeletons reveal ancestors of MaoriScientists have revealed new insights into the ancestors of Maori, confirming that the first people to settle in Pacific were from Asian farming groups.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe top traits of 'creepy' peopleA new study on the nature of creepiness reveals the most disconcerting behavioural traits and the world's most creepy occupations.03 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandGovt weighs option of GE pest controlKilling off all rats, stoats and possums in New Zealand will require novel methods including genetic engineering, Govt has been told.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCreepy clowns are really not so funnyCOMMENT: For the past several months, creepy clowns have been terrorising America, with sightings of actual clowns in at least 10 different states.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Plan to save our national birdOne hundred thousand kiwi could be scratching around our bush by 2030, under plans unveiled by the Government today.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldComet crash 'mission complete'The Rosetta spacecraft has crashed into Comet 67P, ending a 12-year mission and providing unique close ups of the surface.30 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandDiet: Cutting through the confusionMost of us are confused about diet because we're always trying to pin the blame on one nutrient, says an expert.30 Sep 05:25 PM
World'Aliens have been here forever'The idea of aliens having already visited Earth is "improbable, impossible, mind boggling" for many. That's why these guys stick together.30 Sep 05:14 PM
OpinionNanogirl: Smokers a dying breedSmoking is now much more of a rarity thanks to amendments in the smoke-free Environments Act and new 10 per cent a year tax rise.30 Sep 04:00 PM
TechnologyNZ sea lion a cold-blooded killer?Researchers mapped out the homicidal histories of over 1000 mammals - and found NZ's sea lion among the most murderous.30 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleCaffeine: 1 shot? Ok, 5 shots? Not so muchIt's well known that Kiwis have a love affair with caffeine - but how many of us know about the potential hidden harm it could be causing us?30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPsychologist to talk social inequalityA renowned visiting psychologist is set to delve into why most of us put up with social inequality.30 Sep 06:05 AM
Lifestyle'Ugly friend effect' boosts good looksIt's a real thing: Attractiveness is boosted by appearing next to those less good-looking29 Sep 09:55 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Top-ranking subjects of NZ unisTwo New Zealand universities are among the top 100 in the world for these subjects...28 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandWhat's up with bee numbers?COMMENT: While some news stories tell us NZ bee numbers are plummeting, others say hive numbers have doubled. Which are correct?28 Sep 01:17 AM
New ZealandSurfer's paradise: Mount cloud stunsIf there was any doubt Mt Maunganui is a surfer's paradise, one only had to check out the gnarly clouds hanging above it yesterday.26 Sep 08:42 PM
New ZealandWellington to be 'world's first pest-free capital'Wellington's leaders officially announced their plans to make the city the world's first predator-free capital. Should Auckland follow suit?26 Sep 08:32 AM
New ZealandScience of 'extreme fire'A new $8.5 million study targets "extreme fire" - a fast-moving mass of heat and flames spewing burning embers and behaving in ways that firefighters aren't used to.26 Sep 01:04 AM
