LifestyleBuying up baby: The IVF journeyNo area of medicine has advanced more rapidly, nor created more controversy, than the treatment of infertility.13 Oct 09:34 PM
LifestylePigeons' instinct for a high-risk flutter 'explains human gambling'Taking big risks in the hope of high rewards may be a fundamental part of our biological nature, the pigeon study has shown.13 Oct 12:47 AM
WorldHangdog mutts suffer from the blues - studyScientists have shown what many dog owners have suspected - while some canines are joyfully optimistic about life, others have a tendency for gloomy pessimism.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
LifestyleThe curious relationships between people and animalsHal Herzog, one of America's foremost psychologists, is dedicated to understanding our often contradictory behaviour towards different species.11 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldScientists spin artificial spider silkA scientific breakthrough has seen genetically engineered silkworms produce extra-flexible and tough spider silk.07 Oct 10:17 PM
WorldScientists solve mystery of dying beesThe cause of the mysterious decline of the honey bee in the United States - and elsewhere in the world - may have been found.07 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleUnravelling love's effect on the brainThose intense over-powering feelings of being truly, madly, deeply in love are the result of complex and rapid brain activity.03 Oct 10:38 PM
World'Cat on a sofa' stemcell breakthroughAustralian scientists have found a unique way to grow a precious and life-saving type of stem cell, likened to putting a "cat on a sofa", in the lab.03 Oct 08:59 PM
WorldMelting ice exposes frozen pastArchaeologists have gained an unexpected benefit from global warming.02 Oct 12:44 AM
WorldNot too hot, not too cold: New Earth-like planet could sustain lifeThe search for a planet that could support life has found the most promising candidate to date.30 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandOtago scientists isolate fast-moving atomFour University of Otago researchers are believed to be the first to isolate and photograph the Rubidium 85 atom.26 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandFace of cancer test slams criticsFormer long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.26 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldLower life slows ticking of clockIt seems Einstein was right - the higher you live above sea level the faster you should age.24 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandLet's roll... dung beetle to combat global warmingUp to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionHouse by the sea - not a good ideaCoastal living may not be all it's cracked up to be.22 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPopular breast cancer test 'unproven'Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down. 22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionTuatara centralStephens Island is tuatara central, home to a staggering 30,000 - 50,000 individuals.22 Sep 12:14 AM
Economy<i>Project Auckland:</i> City's biotechnology industry waiting for its 'poster child'21 Sep 12:00 AM
LifestyleWestern obesity may have been caused by 'fat bug'Researchers have discovered new evidence suggesting a virus may be to blame for the obesity epidemic.20 Sep 11:49 PM
