The Government, should it be re-elected this month, plans to boost investment in the science sector and transform Industrial Research Limited into an advanced technology institute - a high tech HQ for New Zealand.

It would seem that the ancient practice of yoga really does work - and it could be even better than going to the doctor.

Science appears to show that we like people who smell different, but not too different, writes the Independent's Alice Azania-Jarvis.

The platypus has a lot to teach us about sex and evolution, says a University of Adelaide professor.

The over-55s use their brains more efficiently than their younger counterparts, say scientists.

The New Zealand maker of a revolutionary diabetes therapy, Living Cell Technologies, has been rescued from closure by a $32.1m Japanese injection.

A New Zealand entrepreneur wants to build the fastest car in the world. But now the hard work starts - raising $30 million to make it roll.

Auckland's mayor is ready to up the pace for action on the transformation of the city writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Non chemical spray innovator sets its sights on overseas markets

Women who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but who are a sounder bet for a relationship.

Local bio-fuels company Lanzatech is accelerating its path into the aviation fuel market by partnering with a Swedish company to convert ethanol to aviation bio-fuel for Virgin Atlantic and Boeing.

Is scientific 'weird stuff' the answer?

If you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.

Researchers have been finding new medicinal possibilities in some common food enhancers.