ManufacturingKiwi drug treatment ready for the big stageA 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.27 May 03:15 AM
WorldAnti-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.26 May 11:51 PM
LifestyleTestosterone reduces trust, study findsSmall doses of the male sex hormone testosterone can make people less trusting of strangers, scientists have found.24 May 10:58 PM
WorldSynthetic life breakthrough met with awe and alarmNews that synthetic life has been produced in a US laboratory has been received with awe and alarm.20 May 11:50 PM
WorldSynthetic cell a major step towards 'artificial life'In a major breakthrough, US scientists have produced a living cell powered by man-made DNA.20 May 10:09 PM
New ZealandChief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.17 May 11:32 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Studies in stupidity result in hysteriaIt's not easy living your life by a study. Everyone does it, reads the latest experiments in the news and adjusts their lifestyle according.17 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDIY snow one use for Budget science cashA scientist has proposed using science research funds to send an aircraft to make more snow fall on the Southern Alps.17 May 04:00 PM
WorldNew scientific study finds women attracted to length of men's legsNew scientific research has revealed that it's not just a man's smile that's attractive but the length of his legs. Source - Buzz60Watch17 May 04:11 AM
LifestyleHas the elixir of youth come of age?An elixir of youth remains a distant dream but medicines to help us live longer and better are moving closer.12 May 02:40 AM
LifestyleNeed a hug? Just pick up the phoneScientists have discovered that a conversation on the phone can be as good as a hug in terms of boosting the "love hormone" oxytocin.12 May 12:07 AM
EconomyPM announces $225m funding boost for scienceJohn Key says research, science and technology will get the biggest boost after health and education in next week's Budget.10 May 11:59 PM
LifestyleWash your hands - and free your mindScientists have found that washing your hands frees you of taking the blame for any unhappy outcome of a difficult decision.07 May 12:23 AM
Lifestyle'Sixth sense' can detect energy content in drinks - scientistsMerely putting sugar into your mouth boosts muscle strength for three minutes, New Zealand research has shown.06 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandRabbit virus could help cancer sufferers - researchersA new vaccine therapy, derived from rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), could offer hope for colorectal cancer sufferers, researchers say.04 May 10:17 PM
New ZealandNever let young watch TV: expertsYoung children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex-addict study solicits adulterersResearchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".03 May 04:00 PM
