New ZealandThe man who took on the anti-vaxxersDr Ben Goldacre believes bad science is fooling the public. He takes aim at everyone from anti-vaxxers to nutritionists to the scientific establishment.06 Jun 11:33 PM
WorldMeet one of the first fish to crawl onto landThe predatory prehistoric creature Qingmendous could help us understand how our ancestors crawled onto land.06 Jun 10:02 PM
TechnologyWorld's largest digital camera helps Kiwis map the starsA team of Kiwi scientists hope to answer some of the biggest questions about our universe, by joining one of the most ambitious astronomy projects ever undertaken.06 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldLonger treatment helps breast-cancer sufferersStudy says extending hormone therapy to 10 years reduces breast-cancer recurrence, new cancers.05 Jun 07:38 PM
New ZealandFishy solution could improve frozen produceCould the same protein that helps fish survive in freezing conditions make frozen fruits and vegetables taste better?05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScience milestone not one to celebrateThe last time the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere was at a level of 400 parts per million (ppm), sea levels were at least 10 metres higher than they are today.05 Jun 08:07 AM
LifestyleIn 1 year, skin made in a lab, in 20 years ...Anna Magee looks beyond botox to the future of anti-ageing.04 Jun 06:59 AM
TechnologyStrange but true: World's tiniest car raceIt's just like F1 GP, but smaller. Much smaller. US scientists have developed the first "nanocars" and then raced them against each other, as you would.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagma chamber behind quakesScientists have found a startling reason for the thousands of quakes that have swarmed around a tiny eastern Bay of Plenty settlement over recent years.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPlan to synthesise human genomes130 scientists, entrepreneurs and policy leaders held an invitation-only, closed-door meeting at Harvard University to discuss an ambitious plan to create synthetic human genomes.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlant drug helps trim diet: studyKiwi researchers experimenting with a bitter plant extract have developed a potential appetite suppressant, they have told an obesity conference.02 Jun 10:00 PM
TechnologyKiwi start-up scoops Silicon Valley gongA Kiwi start-up has scored a major win in Silicon Valley, scooping its category in a prestigious global tech challenge.02 Jun 07:14 AM
New ZealandKiwi science initiative takes off with 250k viewsA clever effort by leading Kiwi scientists to speak out about big issues that will matter this century has paid off.02 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandTwo of NZ's top researchers in the spotlightTwo of New Zealand's top biomedical researchers have achieved what's considered a "gold medal" in global science.02 Jun 04:15 AM
LifestyleWhat happens when antibiotics stop workingWhat would life be like in a post-antibiotic era?02 Jun 03:20 AM
BusinessFB to chat live with International Space StationFacebook is gearing up to live chat astronauts on the International Space Station tomorrow afternoon.01 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldExpert warns 2016 could set record for shark attacksAs more people flock to the beaches and shark populations recover, one expert warns 2016 could set the world record for attacks.31 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandFunds needed to fight superbugsScientists are warning that the world could be in for an "antibiotic apocalypse", with a rise in drug-resistant superbugs killing an estimated 10 million people every year by 205031 May 03:51 AM
LifestyleViagra breakthrough to 'transform' sex livesAs well as speeding up the time it takes to work, it could also reduce side effects of the pill.31 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Susan MortonGrowing Up in New Zealand study director Susan Morton is tracking the development of almost 7000 children born seven years ago in the Upper North Island.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionShelton Harley: Science ensuring healthy stocksCOMMENT: Last week, a report attempting to estimate historical catch in New Zealand's waters was released to wide-ranging interest.29 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleBabies do sleep better if you leave them to cryIt's a dilemma faced by many new parents: do they get up in the night to comfort their crying babies - or let them sob themselves to sleep?27 May 11:15 PM
WorldSea sponge size of a minivan could be one of world's oldest living animalsWay below the water's surface north of the Hawaiian islands, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has spotted a massive creature hitherto unknown to science.27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionNano Girl Michelle Dickinson: Is your Fitbit telling fibs?As research has found that wearable health devices are actually only 40-80 per cent accurate.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe science of walking in crowdsWhat can the way we move in crowds tell us about how we might design better cities? Jamie Morton finds out.27 May 04:47 AM
LifestyleStretch marks cure discoveredScientists have discovered the answer to stopping stretch marks in their tracks.27 May 01:20 AM
EconomyBudget 2016: Cash boosts for science researchCash boosts for our largest funds for mission-led research have been welcomed by New Zealand's independent government body for the sciences.26 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandWorking out leads to eye strainEyes feeling tired? It could be due to the strain of working out, a Kiwi scientist's team has discovered.25 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe truth about those food studiesBacon gives you cancer and wine is good for you. Yeah, right.25 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow smoking hits babiesResearchers are planning to use images of women's own unborn babies to warn them against the dangers of smoking during pregnancy.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Science of our fisheries study is robustCOMMENT: Research has uncovered decades-long, large-scale fish dumping, now let's work together on correcting this.23 May 12:37 AM
