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Bumblebees die before rescue mission to UK
Hand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity.
Quick blast of radiation instead of 6-week course
British doctors have made a dramatic advance in the understanding of breast cancer which could shorten treatment, save millions and see fewer women undergo mastectomies.
Brave pill could combat soldiers' fear
The prospect of being able to take a pill to combat fear and anxiety has come a step closer
British scientists begin project to search for life on Mars
British scientists have started an ambitious project aimed at searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
Anti-fear drug 'could help wipe painful memories'
Soldiers and others in dangerous professions could take anti-fear medications to cope with stress.
Whale-rider link stops orca autopsy
An orca that washed up dead near Whakatane has been buried in a nearby Maori cemetery despite researchers wanting to perform an autopsy.
Your countryside needs you: Call for citizen scientists
Members of the public are being urged to become "citizen scientists" by recording their sightings of local wildlife to save endangered species.
Virtopsy: Cutting edge forensic pathology
Scalpel-free, virtual autopsy, or 'virtopsy' - a radical new approach to forensic investigation.
Kiwi drug treatment ready for the big stage
A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.
Anti-retroviral drugs 'could be best hope of curbing AIDS'
Drugs may now offer the best hope to preventing the spread of HIV, a new study reveals.
Testosterone reduces trust, study finds
Small doses of the male sex hormone testosterone can make people less trusting of strangers, scientists have found.
Synthetic life breakthrough met with awe and alarm
News that synthetic life has been produced in a US laboratory has been received with awe and alarm.
Synthetic cell a major step towards 'artificial life'
In a major breakthrough, US scientists have produced a living cell powered by man-made DNA.
Chief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'
The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.
<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Studies in stupidity result in hysteria
It's not easy living your life by a study. Everyone does it, reads the latest experiments in the news and adjusts their lifestyle according.
DIY snow one use for Budget science cash
A scientist has proposed using science research funds to send an aircraft to make more snow fall on the Southern Alps.
New scientific study finds women attracted to length of men's legs
New scientific research has revealed that it's not just a man's smile that's attractive but the length of his legs. Source - Buzz60