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Introduction to gene editing from Royal Society Te Apārangi

A simple explanation of how gene editing works by the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Video / RoyalSocietyNZ

Huge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric wave

The atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.

NZ's quiet supervolcano explained: What's going on beneath Taupō?

For the first time, GeoNet has raised the volcanic alert level at Taupō. Should we worry?

Life on Mars? This could be the place Nasa's rover helps us find it

New York Times: Perseverance has collected 2 rock samples full of carbon-based molecules.

Explained: What this marine heatwave means for our ocean species

Fast-forming marine heatwave poses serious implications for NZ's marine life, experts say.

Profile: NZ scientist raising $100m to cure motor neurone disease

After 30 years overseas, Chris Shaw is returning to New Zealand with ambitious plans.

Looming 'marine heatwave' may be one of NZ's worst

A fast-forming summer marine heatwave may be one of the worst NZ has seen. Why?

Subduction zone secrets: Is this how NZ forecasts 'megaquakes'?

Scientists may have new way to forecast mega-quakes in big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone.

How did Pfizer vaccine fare against Omicron in NZ?

NZ met Omicron as one of the world's most-vaxxed populations. What impact did that make?

Explained: Where - and why - NZ must keep masks on

Kiwis appear to be increasingly cooling on face-masks. Where should they stay mandated?

To prevent a Martian plague, Nasa needs to build a very special lab

New York Times: There's a tiny chance unsecured Mars samples could wipe out humanity.

Covid-19: Should NZ be in a hurry for new boosters?

NZ lags behind in getting new Omicron-targeted boosters - but experts see no great hurry.

Scientists discover humans do have an invisible aura

The haze is produced on bodies when ozone in the air reacts with oil made by the skin.

Covid-19: 1296 new cases, 4 deaths; NZ's case rates may fall further yet - modeller

There are 1,296 new cases today and four deaths related to the virus.

A volcano erupted without warning. Now, scientists know why

New York Times: Nyiragongo erupted suddenly last year, killing at least 31 people.

Pest Purge: Is this how we finally rid NZ of pesky predators?

Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.

Covid-19: Experts warn it may be too soon to relax mask mandates

'There is a lot riding on the decisions that are being made right now,' a top expert says.

Covid-19: What NZ flu data is revealing about coronavirus

Piggy-backing a major flu survey has given modellers a nifty insight into Covid-19 rates.