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Strong solar storm could disrupt communications

The sun is producing strong solar flares and has hurled outbursts of plasma our way.

First implant of Elon Musk’s brain chip company malfunctions

Human brain implant had to be adjusted after it ‘retracted’, Neuralink admits.

Winter jump in deaths expected: what’s most likely to kill this year?

Death rates over winter are nearly a quarter higher than other times of the year. Why?

'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?

The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.

80-plus and still firing on all cylinders: A peek inside the brains of ‘super-agers’

NY Times: New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories.

The surprising things researchers just learned about gambling addiction in NZ

Around two-thirds of Kiwis gamble each year - but when and how does it turn risky?

NZ study reveals concerning diet trends among disadvantaged kids

A groundbreaking study has shed important new light on the diets of our under-5s.

First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared

The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.

NZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’

NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.

'We found it!': Meet the Kiwi DNA detectives helping sick kids around the world

For families, rare disorders can be misery. For Stephen Robertson, they're a mission.

How migraines, flu and heart attacks affect women and men differently

You can blame your hormones for how your body reacts to and fights certain infections.

The dangerous bacteria lurking in your gym gear

Here's why it might be time to review your gym hygiene habits.

'We need to take risks': Should we change species to save them?

New York Times: When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution”

The household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefing

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.

Plight at the Museum: New Zealand's natural heritage at risk

Museum collections help save species from extinction - but now they're at risk themselves.

The world is in the middle of a record marine heatwave. What's happening?

New York Times: The 'massive records' set over 2023 are beyond what scientists expected.