You may not realise how much science and technology surrounds that silver fern as the ABs wear their most technically advanced rugby jersey to date.

The Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.

New Zealand scientists are getting up close and personal with giant humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean. Geoff Cumming explains why.

Consider yourself a cheese addict? Here's why.

Salmon are dying in unprecedented numbers, and scientists are working to establish whether bacteria never before found in NZ is to blame.

Designer babies is getting closer to reality as scientists in China claim they're the first to use gene editing to create "designer dogs."

New Zealand scientist blames our society for assuming certain roles are more suited to men.

It was absolutely astounding to see kids were able to play more sports and had less wheezing and coughing.

It found that the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased and diversity and conservation status of some native species have declined

New Zealand's top military science secrets are attracting million-dollar investments from allied defence forces.

Scientists from universities using data from the Kepler telescope have theorised they may have discovered an alien megastructure in a galaxy far away.

A set of 47 human teeth found in China is giving scientists food for thought.

New think-tank will consider how the nation can benefit in a data-ordered future.

A song, a charity and some sheep are helping fight a rare and always fatal disease that strikes children.

It's the dress that broke the internet. Now scientists think they've found the reason why so many people swore black was white.

Cryonics: The preservation of animals and humans at ultra-cold temperatures is booming in the US, notwithstanding the $100,000 minimum price tag.

Major Kiwi-led study paints a dire picture of Antarctica's future under climate change, with models simulating heavy ice loss under all but one scenario.

Is genetically modifying human embryos just natural progression or cause for concern?

Food researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.

It's been called the "Genghis Khan" of the ant world, and for good reason.

Deleting a gene could extend life by up to 60 per cent, say scientists.

Vulnerable native species may face further risk as climate change makes more of our country hospitable to stray cats.

Controversial findings by scientists suggest that some boys turn homosexual during childhood because of genetic changes triggered by their environment.

Scientists have developed a natural dip that can extend the life of the banana by up to two days - doubling their shelf life.

A team of researchers discovered the hog-nosed rat during a expedition in a remote and mountainous area of Indonesia two years ago.

Exploring the world around us through science can be fun, says Dr Michelle Dickinson. She uses food to explain the complexities of taste and smell.

Trib1 is part of the protein family Tribbles, which play diverse roles in cell signalling and development and are named after the small, furry creatures from Star Trek that reproduce uncontrollably.

"The erosive power of glaciers varies considerably, with some of the most rapid glacial erosion happening in mid-latitude climates," he said.

A new study published this week challenges that notion and puts forth a theory that the 'high' feeling joggers experience can be known as a 'self-produced marijuana'.

Virtual assistant 'Duer' is the latest addition to the roster of search, e-commerce and delivery services provided by Chinese technology giant Baidu