LifestyleVanishing cream for tattoosA PhD student has created a pain-free treatment to erase unwanted designs may be on the horizon in the form of a cream.17 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi shortlisted for one-way Mars tripAn Auckland man could end up swapping his job at the Ministry of Social Development for a one-way ticket to Mars.16 Feb 11:22 PM
WorldOn a one-way ticket to MarsA 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. ,16 Feb 08:43 PM
AgribusinessLIC aims for $1 billion revenueLivestock 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.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmartphones and the flu fightHealth authorities could gain an unprecedented picture of how the flu spreads with complex models that reveal how we move among each other.16 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew research defines 'kidults'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.15 Feb 10:50 PM
WorldQuarter of psychosis cases linked to 'skunk' cannabisNearly a quarter of new cases of psychosis are linked to high-potency "skunk like" cannabis, new research shows.15 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandNeurons hold key to futureKiwi scientists will this week unveil next-generation technology modelled on the greatest supercomputer known - the human brain.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSuperhero vision a realityScientists are developing new contact lenses that could give wearers superhero-like vision.15 Feb 03:26 AM
Black CapsBody science drives Black Caps quicksYears of scientific research will lie hidden behind every Black Caps ball sent hurtling down the pitch at Christchurch's Hagley Oval tomorrow.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpace rock just a flash in Kiwi historyFor 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.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Matthew Vermilyea: Studies of IVF tots turn focus to futureAssisted reproductive technology has advanced significantly since the first healthy IVF baby was born more than 35 years ago.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour chances of finding the meteorAstronomer on why Kiwis hunting for the remains of the space rock that lit up the skies should be looking further afield.11 Feb 10:39 PM
LifestyleScientists are closing in on a cure for love, but should they go ahead with it?Is love just a troublesome artifice we've created for ourselves, or a fundamental part of human existence, to be cherished even when it hurts us?11 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Almost certainly extra terrestrial'A "blinding" flash, intense explosion and sonic booms experienced over much of the country last night were probably caused by a meteor, experts agree.11 Feb 06:28 PM
WorldTwo sharks sighted near scene of fatal attackTwo large sharks have been spotted of the northern NSW coast where a surfer was fatally attacked, forcing authorities to reassess beaches.11 Feb 05:11 PM
WorldFatal shark attack captured on filmAuthorities have revealed a large great white shark was behind Australia's latest shark fatality, as video footage has emerged of the attack.11 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandEPA rejects second seabed mining bidThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has today rejected an application for a major seabed mining operation proposed off the coast of Canterbury.10 Feb 11:11 PM
ManufacturingGraduates flock to booming IT industryIn November last year Datacom attended the New Zealand Job Fair in Sydney, organised by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.10 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSydney police shoot womanA young woman was seen moving towards police with a knife before officers fired two shots in a fatal shooting outside a Sydney fast-food outlet.10 Feb 04:52 AM
WorldIs stress killing bee colonies?The sharp decline in honeybees has been linked to changes in foraging behaviour brought on by stress, a study has found.10 Feb 01:22 AM
LifestyleFat is the sixth taste - scientistsThe researchers believe their findings could help in the battle to curb the world's growing obesity problem.09 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldArmstrong's secret Moon gearBag full of priceless mementos from the most famous space mission of all found stuffed in a closet by Neil Armstrong's widow.09 Feb 09:33 PM
WorldSurfer killed by a shark a 'great guy''It went whack and he was thrown in the air.' A Japanese surfer killed yesterday when both his legs were bitten off by a shark was a 'great guy', friends say.09 Feb 07:56 PM
LifestyleMozzie bite warning for travellersKiwis travelling to the Pacific are being warned to take all measures to avoid mosquito bites - as the number of people returning with viruses continues to increase.09 Feb 11:50 AM
WorldKiller shark bit both legs off“He lost both his legs," says a local after a killer shark apparently came out of nowhere and attacked a man off a NSW beach.09 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandGisborne rocked by 4.5 magnitude earthquakeGisborne Police and the Fire Service had not received any call outs for damage related to the earthquake.05 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: Kiwis reveal secretsIn a major breakthrough, Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the clearest picture yet of what happens deep under the Earth, transforming understanding of tectonic plates.04 Feb 08:33 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Subscriber's guide to the universeA year ago I started subscribing to Scientific American, a publication my older brother has read for years.04 Feb 04:00 PM
