New ZealandInvasive ants carry virus linked to bee deathsAn invasive species of ants has been discovered to carry a virus linked to the deaths of honey bees.09 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandGeyser bursts back into lifeA Rotorua geyser which has been dormant for more than 35 years has caught locals off guard after suddenly erupting.09 Sep 02:59 AM
WorldBe afraid: New 'giant funnel-web' foundScientists discover new species of deadly spider burrowed in rotting log in NSW.08 Sep 07:57 PM
TechnologySpiral spam back to senderA British developer has come up with an ingenious way of getting rid of annoying spam emails and getting revenge on the people sending them in one fell swoop.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi geologist wins $25,000 fellowshipKiwi will use a major new science fellowship to probe clues to future climate change buried deep beneath Antarctica's seafloor.08 Sep 06:48 AM
New ZealandScientists to study top NZ surfbreaksThe study's results would support the 2010 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, which called for protection of surfbreaks deemed "of national significance".07 Sep 03:06 AM
LifestyleAvid weed smoker? Study wants youWanted: Right-handed, English-speaking male dope smokers aged between 18 and 45 for a university study on brain activity.05 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleSmartphone app keeps track of every stepUsing modern smartphone applications to keep track of your vital signs can be a good thing ... as long as you don't read too much into tiny data anomalies.05 Sep 03:45 AM
LifestyleThis common painkiller could help fight cancerCancer treatments could be more effective when they are combined with aspirin, a British study has suggested.04 Sep 10:45 PM
BusinessMaking her own luck, time after timeNew Zealand scientist Jilly Evans will have you believe it was luck that made her one of the world's leading researchers in the development of therapies for cancer and arthritis.04 Sep 05:00 PM
TechnologyScience & Tech: Michelle DickinsonDr Michelle Dickinson, also known as Nanogirl, is an Auckland University nanotechnologist who is passionate about getting Kiwis hooked on science. Tweet her your science questions @medickinson.04 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy most farm kids are allergy-freeResearch shows that people who grow up on farms have way fewer allergy and asthma problems than the rest of us.04 Sep 12:47 AM
LifestyleCan we trust psychological research?Almost three years ago, Nobel Prize- winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman penned an open letter to researchers working on social priming.03 Sep 07:01 PM
LifestyleAn egg a day is now okayA breakfast treat once thought to be bad for your health has now been shown be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.03 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandHumans wiped out nearly half world's treesHumans are responsible for having wiped out nearly half of the trees on earth, according to new research co-authored by a Kiwi scientist.03 Sep 12:50 AM
New ZealandFirst nuclear map of our planetWhat goes on beneath Earth's crust is one of the biggest mysteries facing geophysicists.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleLove hormone may help autistic childrenThe 'love hormone' shows promise as a tool for treating children with autism, says a United States scientist visiting the country.01 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy are so many Kiwis obese?Our understanding of what causes obesity in Kiwis could change dramatically with a new million-dollar study drawing on the latest DNA technology.31 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleObese people hard-wired to find food irresistibleObese people may have brains that are hard-wired to find food irresistible, a study has found.31 Aug 08:21 AM
KahuDNA clue to earliest settlersIt's one of the longest-standing mysteries surrounding our nation's cultural heritage - where exactly did our first settlers arrive from and how many stepped ashore?30 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNasa dome imitates life on MarsSix people have shut themselves inside a dome in Hawaii for a year, in the longest US isolation experiment aimed at helping Nasa prepare for a pioneering journey to Mars.29 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs this natural product the cure for acne?Our natural honey products could be used against the bane of teenagers everywhere - acne - in major findings which open up a market potentially worth tens of millions of dollars to New Zealand.28 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandStrange but trueBeing neurotic can mean constant worry - but amid all of that gloom lies some pretty powerful bursts of creativity.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandScience and Tech: Michelle DickinsonSuperconductivity research stinks! Rotorua, famous for its lake, geyser and distinctive smell, may have been hiding a secret resource for years.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDating ... the sticking pointScientist's challenge: work out if asexual returning expat stick insects still need male suitors.27 Aug 05:00 PM
TechnologyOnline life puts smiles on our dialsAccording to a type of trend article popular in certain circles these days, the web is some kind of social parasite, eating our decency, confidence and good humour away.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientists call for more no-fishing marine reservesTwo of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.26 Aug 11:47 PM
EntertainmentMovie just may have got it rightIf Professor Stephen Hawking is correct, Interstellar was right: Falling into a black hole is not the end.26 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhen is the worst time to eat?Scientists are getting closer to understanding why people indulge after dark and to determining whether those nighttime calories wreak more havoc than ones consumed earlier in the day.26 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandHot pools a gold mineOur picture-postcard hot springs aren't just natural treasures - they're also treasure chests laden with silver and gold, scientists say.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle job a win for the girlsJojo Stewart has managed to edge out the boys in the male-dominated field of computer science.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis tag along on bee loss studyScientists are putting backpacks on bees - or at least their high-tech equivalent - as part of a new global effort to reverse the decline of our hard-working pollinators.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteer clear of Mt Ruapehu's craterPeople are being warned to stay clear of the crater lake at Mt Ruapehu as scientists check the safety of the vent systems.22 Aug 12:21 AM
