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.

Watching TV for more than two hours a day increases the risk of raised blood pressure in children, a study has found.

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.

Health authorities could gain an unprecedented picture of how the flu spreads with complex models that reveal how we move among each other.

People in their 20s could accurately be described as "kidults", according to research that suggests adolescent effects on the brain extend far beyond the early teens.

Nearly a quarter of new cases of psychosis are linked to high-potency "skunk like" cannabis, new research shows.

Kiwi scientists will this week unveil next-generation technology modelled on the greatest supercomputer known - the human brain.

Scientists are developing new contact lenses that could give wearers superhero-like vision.

Years of scientific research will lie hidden behind every Black Caps ball sent hurtling down the pitch at Christchurch's Hagley Oval tomorrow.

Assisted reproductive technology has advanced significantly since the first healthy IVF baby was born more than 35 years ago.

For those who missed the spectacle of a 4.6 billion year old chunk of space rock streaking across NZ skies, it could be a long wait till the next show.

Astronomer on why Kiwis hunting for the remains of the space rock that lit up the skies should be looking further afield.