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Covering Climate Now: How do we decarbonise NZ's energy sector?
Is NZ moving fast enough to decarbonise our energy sector? A leading expert explains.
Pooch pride: Yes, dogs do get jealous, NZ study shows
They're known as our best friends - so do dogs get jealous when we pat another pooch?
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Dogs mentally represent jealousy-inducing social interactions. Video / Animal Minds Lab
Finding could break the laws of physics
Misbehaving particle could punch a hole in our understanding of the universe
Three key questions about the Aussie bubble and risk to NZ
What will the transtasman bubble mean for our border risk? Jamie Morton explains.
Covid experts' warning for transtasman travellers
Experts say bubble brings little extra risk, but travellers should prepare for disruption.
6.1 quake was second biggest of 2870 aftershocks
GeoNet has recorded nearly 3000 aftershocks of East Cape quake - last night's among them.
Crisis bigger than Covid: The new war on antibiotic resistance
'If it's not checked, it will make Covid look like a Sunday school picnic.'
A man assaults a woman on the street. Would you jump in to stop it?
New York Times: What you think you know about the 'bystander effect' is probably wrong.
Paracetamol ineffective for most pain conditions - researchers
New research out of Australia has come to a surprising conclusion about its effectiveness.
Scorching seas: Scientists tracking East Coast 'marine heatwave'
Scientists closely monitoring 'marine heatwaves' unfolding off Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay.
Coronavirus Covid-19: Could this 'smart sleeve' make borders safer?
Scientists have designed a 'smart sleeve' they say could help reduce spread of Covid-19.
How 'super-spreading' fuelled NZ's Covid outbreak
One in five adults responsible for up to 85 per cent of spread in NZ's Covid-19 outbreak.
Rongoā Māori: Plant chemical found in kōwhai helps smokers quit
A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.
NZer of the Year Dr Siouxsie Wiles calls out social media bullies
'You can keep coming at me, it's not going to change anything.'
The ocean's youngest monsters are ready for glamour shots
New York Times: Divers practicing blackwater photography are helping marine scientists.
Waikato Uni science cuts will have 'profound' impacts - renowned alumnus
Waikato University's science cuts have been condemned by a world-renowned alumnus.
Covid-19: Where are NZers most vulnerable to an outbreak?
Maps reveal NZ's vulnerability to Covid-19, with major cities among most threatened spots.
NZ is virtually flu-free - but here's why you still need your jab
There's little sign of flu in NZ, but experts say it's still vital people get their shot.
Five ways NZ can beef up its border to keep Covid out
Experts call for 'benchmarking' exercise with Australia to bolster border ahead of bubble.
Scientists hit out at 'damaging' Waikato University job cuts
Waikato Uni's move to cut 12 science jobs has been slammed by a scientists' association.
Riley Elliott: 'Science is often too slow to keep up with the rate we're ruining things'
Dr Riley Elliott talks about his work and life.
Brisbane Covid-19 outbreak shows why we need to get bubble right, PM says
PM says it's important NZ and Australia are on the same page under a transtasman bubble.
'Mother nature's energy drink': Why NZ is getting soaked
NZ is in for some wet, wild weather over coming weeks. What's caused the abrupt change?
Mayor cancels screening of Covid vaccination video
'Misinformation and conspiracy theories are circulating' - health expert.
How vaccine passports will reopen the world
They're touted as the key to unlock the world but will a health record be fair and secure?
Inside the movement pushing Covid-19 anti-vax theories
Officials fear the protesters could undermine a national immunisation campaign.
'Distant cousin' of Covid-19 virus found in threatened NZ fish
Scientists find 'distant cousin' of Sars-CoV-2 virus in a treasured NZ freshwater fish.
Our first Covid-19 cluster? Virus was in NZ earlier than first thought
Covid-19 was in NZ earlier than first thought, shows study revealing first-known cluster.
Scientists explore Bennett Knoll seamount
Scientists explore Bennett Knoll seamount using Remotely Operated Vehicle ROPOS. Video / Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility / GNS Science / University of Washington
'Altruism' may be key to better Covid-19 vaccine uptake
Data shows 'vaccine hesitant' cohort has budged little, but 'altruism' may help sway them.
Herd immunity - what does it mean?
We vaccinate most of NZ against Covid-19 and get herd immunity, right? It's not so simple.
Covid-19: Model points to risk from vaccinated MIQ workers
New modelling reveals risk of border workers spreading virus - even after vaccinations.