A filter-feeding ''lobster'' as big as a human took the place of whales 480 million years ago, a new fossil find has shown.

An Auckland Arts Festival show doesn't just blow things up, blow things over, and blow people's minds, it proves that science isn't just for boys.

A bizarre experiment which saw scientists keep the brains of fruit flies alive in a dish for six days may hold the key to explaining - and eventually treating - jet lag.

Why all hipsters look the same - scientists reveal the maths behind beards, bicycles and man buns.

Just about everybody has one raging narcissist to deal with, sooner or later - on the job, in social situations or (God forbid) in the home. How did he get this way, we wonder?

Benevolent sexism makes men more smiley when they interact with women, and that's bad news.

A Christchurch start-up is developing a radiation-free breast cancer screening system that will perform better in hard-to-diagnose cases.

The lives of tens of thousands of new mothers around the world could be saved by a simple, hand-held, British-made device.

The first case of a mother acting as a surrogate to help her son become a parent raises deep questions about the changing nature of families, says Cristina Odone.

There's still a lot of work that needs to be done to make the leap between coffee not being bad for you and coffee being the cause of better health.

With such opposing looks it's hard to believe this striking pair are sisters. But they are much more than that - they are twins.

Research into how breast milk is produced could help in the search for a breast cancer cure.

Roni Caryn Rabin's mother seemed to have all the signs of classic dementia, except she made a miraculous recovery 10 years later.

Nearly 10 per cent of our coastal marine area is now safeguarded by reserves. But are we really doing enough? Science reporter Jamie Morton poses five key questions.

Dogs are humanity's oldest friends, renowned for their loyalty and abilities to guard, hunt and chase.

In this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.

Some of us listen to whale sounds to relax or sleep - but for Rosalyn Putland, it's serious science.

Experts say there appears to be no right answer, regardless of the colour of the real dress.

A game-changing trial has shown that rates of HIV infection can be slashed by treating actively gay men with an anti-viral drug when they are healthy.

Researchers say gerbils, not rats, should be blamed for wiping out millions during the Black Plague.

Huge data-hungry science projects are fuelling a boom in New Zealand’s data industry, says the director of a company which has just launched the country’s first fully-automated cloud service.

Photo taken from International Space Station shows the Cook Strait and North and South Islands in glorious detail as they are caught by glint of the setting sun.

A group of young adventurers are taking to the water in some unusual kayaks in a bid to battle plastic pollution.

A new kind of vaccine has shown "striking" results in tests against HIV, raising hopes of a therapy to protect people from Aids.

Scientists believe they may have found the strongest natural material known to man - and it's the teeth of the humble limpet.

Is there a link between certain diets and pregnancy complications?

A PhD student has created a pain-free treatment to erase unwanted designs may be on the horizon in the form of a cream.

An Auckland man could end up swapping his job at the Ministry of Social Development for a one-way ticket to Mars.

A 24-year-old astrophysics students at Birmingham University was yesterday named on the shortlist of candidates selected to set up the first human colony on Mars. ,

Livestock Improvement Corp will set off on a "roadshow" in June to sound out its farmer-shareholders about the possibility of raising capital to drive growth.