The search for a planet that could support life has found the most promising candidate to date.

Four University of Otago researchers are believed to be the first to isolate and photograph the Rubidium 85 atom.

Former long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.

It seems Einstein was right - the higher you live above sea level the faster you should age.

Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.

Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down.

Stephens Island is tuatara central, home to a staggering 30,000 - 50,000 individuals.

Researchers have discovered new evidence suggesting a virus may be to blame for the obesity epidemic.

Researchers found people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex.

In the long winter months while we quaff red wine and lay down a bit of winter fat, Port Ross turns into a veritable whale orgy.

Falling in love comes at a cost that does not include flowers or bar bills, a new study has found.

At first thought it might seem surprising that an egg could survive an earthquake, but eggs are surprisingly strong for their weight.

A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism".

Who knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.

The killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.

It is very possible that faults buried beneath the ephemeral surface of the Canterbury Plains may not have been discovered yet.

Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.

With planning and a bit of luck it's possible to survive a natural disaster without major loss of life.