WorldUS Govt tries new tactic to halt five offshore wind projectsThe Trump Administration has been attempting to block wind farms under construction.22 Dec 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFrom ‘Christmas tree’ to clear scans: Inside a Kiwi’s CAR T-cell cancer comebackJason Oxenham is in full remission after CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma in China.19 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview Things are getting better, although they're also getting worse.19 Dec 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSteven Pinker on Donald Trump, fascism, the climate and free speechNZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson sits down with Cognitive Psychologist & Psycholinguist Steven Pinker to unpack some of the themes discussed in Pinker's new book.Watch19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
WorldKilling the ‘brain trust’: How Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear scientistsIsrael said it assassinated 11 nuclear scientists on June 13 and in the following days.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA dead glacier is a loss. A dying one is a threatNY Times: Melting glaciers in the Himalayas are creating thousands of high-altitude lakes.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRobot smaller than grain of salt can ‘sense, think and act’We're nearer to robots rewiring damaged nerves, delivering medicines, analysing cells.14 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldVideo shows orcas and dolphins teaming up to hunt more efficientlyScientists observed a joint effort to find large Chinook salmon.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMagic mushrooms: How fungi went from fringe to cultural phenomenon A Kiwi fungi fan turned an iPhone hobby into 60,000 Instagram followers and a book. 12 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandAntarctic frontier drill hunt for clues to future sea-level rise riskA team is drilling 500 metres in Antarctica to study the potential icesheet collapse12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow your brain changes at four key ages: 9, 32, 66 and 83Washington Post: Among researchers' key findings - adolescence lasts into your 30s.12 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldHow monogamous are humans? A study ranks us between meerkats and beaversOne scientist says studying sibling genetics gives a clear answer.11 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldA wind burst forming over remote ocean may affect global weather in 2026Westerly wind bursts can trigger the beginning of a shift from La Nina to El Nino.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldEarliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UKLearning to light our own fires was one of the great turning points in human history.10 Dec 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCold case inquiries hampered after major genealogy site revisits terms of useNew York Times: Ancestry’s clarification of a policy has stymied work on unsolved cases. 09 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldGoing back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental healthSchool reopenings were linked to declines in anxiety, depression in children, study says.09 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHow volcanoes upend the story of what sparked the Black DeathEvidence is drawn from ice cores, ancient tree rings, accounts of famine and grain trade. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThese creative activities may help slow down brain ageingWashington Post: A tango might be more than a dance when it comes to the brain.05 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPeople are uploading their medical records to AI chatbotsNY Times: Experts say inaccurate information is a major concern and so is data privacy.04 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldThese companies want to block the sun to cool the planetOne firm Stardust has raised US$75m and keeps its new reflective particle secret.04 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldUS medical agency will scale back testing on monkeysThousands of primates are confined in US Government labs and breeding facilities.02 Dec 09:55 PM
WorldWhy the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beansThe stronger tasting, cheaper and resilient robusta is being produced at a faster rate.02 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldClimate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSmoking cannabis has a surprising effect on drinkingNY Times: Scientists corralled 157 people into a makeshift bar to study 'cross-fading'.27 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandNew research finds your brain is lying to you about soundNew experiment shows why we mishear direction-even while blindfolded.Watch27 Nov 07:33 PM
WorldWhy do astronauts keep getting stuck in space?American, Russian and Chinese astronauts have faced the same problem. 27 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The virtuous, calamitous reality of Western civilisation OPINION: A recent Herald column celebrated the virtues of the West. Here's a response. 25 Nov 04:00 PM
World'They can also be spies': Bed bugs offer new forensic clue for investigatorsThe study offers police a new forensic tool hidden in mattresses and sheets.25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
WorldStone Age teen’s chewing gum found after 10,500 yearsDNA from the gum shows the chewer had brown hair and brown eyes.23 Nov 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe internet loves peptide therapy. Is it really a miracle cure?New York Times: Here's what the science says about the potential benefits and the risks.23 Nov 03:00 AM
