TechnologyLHC search for 'God Particle' is near end, say scientistsCERN's director general believes that if the Higgs boson exists, the Large Hadron Collider will prove it by the end of 2012.18 May 12:46 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Skincare scienceWhen a biochemist could not find the right skincare products to suit her, she took matters into her own hands. Now Olga Garkavenko has a blooming cosmetics business.12 May 05:30 PM
WorldSkin cells to rescue ailing liversScientists have been able to convert skin cells into liver cells, a breakthrough that could one day eliminate the need for organ transplants.12 May 12:08 AM
LifestyleBorn to be happy: Discovering the 'happiness gene'Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.06 May 02:00 AM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: What lies beneath Auckland, ask quake scientistsDeep probes may provide first signs of seismic or volcanic activity.03 May 05:30 PM
WorldMood lighting helps pupils learnCould the amount of light in a classroom play an important role in the learning process?01 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKen Ring now fears for his lifeMoon man Ken Ring has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats. 23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBest before labels 'best for us'Food producers say they would risk a public backlash if they remove "best-before" labels from products in New Zealand.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's Crater Lake cools downThe temperature of the lake has now fallen to about 33C and other monitored indicators show less activity.18 Apr 05:46 AM
LifestyleParents who stumble on words may help children learn languageParents who stumble over their words need not worry - it may even help their children learn to talk.15 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandManuka honey hailed as weapon in superbug battleManuka honey, the premium product found on fashionable breakfast tables, could play a role in the battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists reported yesterday.13 Apr 05:30 PM
