Viagra could be given to women in childbirth to reduce complications and save babies' lives.

Crows and parrots have sophisticated thinking skills on a par with those of apes such as chimpanzees, researchers claim.

A device that sends an electric current into nerve fibres found in the ears could help millions of people with depression.

Feeding babies peanuts at least three times a week could protect them from developing nut allergies in later life, a study has found.

Adult play is a booming branch of the wellness industry, but can it really relieve stress? Cherrill Hicks finds out.

A new paper from researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that learning to ignore certain things is a powerful tool for helping people focus.

Cancer is an unconventional enemy requiring unconventional ideas to tackle it. Enter Zebra fish embryos.

American Astronaut Scott Kelly returns from space, having grown two inches during his time in orbit. / AP

The science behind why glass gives a better flavour.

Google-owned Boston Dynamics has revealed 'Atlas', a robot designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. The robot has LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall and weighs 180 lbs.

"Surprise meteor shower" in New Zealand sparks hunt for unknown ice ball orbiting in space.

There may be a silver lining to all that misbehaviour.

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It's good news for chocolate lovers.

Recent research into happiness reveals some intriguing patterns.

Scientists have turned to an intriguing place to source cheaper, more efficient energy - blazing-hot magma kilometres below the ground.

A researcher filmed himself burrowing into a wasp nest sparking a massive swarm of fury.

A new study reveals the fear of losing money is all the incentive people need for weight loss.

A revolutionary cancer treatment that remembers the disease and remains like a watchman to prevent it returning is being developed.

Why has one of our largest endangered bird species just become two new ones?

"How does taking a bath among native bush and listening to the sound of tui, kaka, woodpigeon and morepork appeal?"

Student and surfer Debbie Remnant says her project to understand surfing injuries is a "real passion".

The latest big quake comes after more than 15,000 others, most of them too weak to be felt, in an aftershock sequence triggered by the 2010 Darfield earthquake.

Antarctica is the coldest, most remote and naturally hostile place. What kind of maniac would choose to live there? Jamie Morton went there to find out.

Well-known atheist and biologist has been forced to cancel his upcoming New Zealand tour due to health problems.

As news of the biggest scientific breakthrough in recent times broke today, a retired Bay of Plenty resident sat down and read the headlines with excitement.

As news of the biggest scientific breakthrough in recent times broke early this morning, a retired Bay of Plenty resident sat down and read the headlines with excitement.