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Michelle Dickinson: Why do bats spread such deadly viruses?
Unique features of the nocturnal mammal's immune system help to protect it.
Unique features of the nocturnal mammal's immune system help to protect it.
Editorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.
Forecasting tropical cyclones is a notoriously complex, high-stakes game. How is it done?
Scientists learn more about mysterious cosmic epoch that lasted a trillionth of a second.
The pursuit of growth, always growth, by corporations and the wealthy must stop.
Exposure to infections doesn't protect against allergies, but getting into nature might.
Rocket enthusiasts took to an Orini paddock to watch their creations soar.
Investigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.
Scientists reveal new insights into the pressure being put on NZ's monster Alpine Fault.
Girls born heavier are more likely to develop obesity by their mid-20s, study finds.
The sunken continent NZ sits upon was once transformed by Pacific's famous 'Ring of Fire'.
Booze and learner drivers singled out in new analysis of recent leap in NZ's road toll.
"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.
Scientists have written an open letter to Australian leaders demanding urgent action
Sugary drinks tax is working – now it's time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks.
The race is on to create a vaccine for the new coronavirus
New York Times: Bats are considered the probable source of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.
Shifting to a "bioeconomy" could transform our sectors and make NZ more sustainable. How?
Scientists have discovered dozens of new corals on the world's largest barrier reef.
Scientists have written an appeal for immediate steps to reduce threats to insects
Combined land and ocean data show 2019 was NZ region's hottest year, scientist says.
New York Times: New evidence of what drove one of Earth's great extinctions.
The parts of NZ in drought are now expanding, with no rain in sight. How did we get here?
Victoria University study could throw a lifeline to precious coral reefs.
Etienne Naude revealed how he was able to accomplish his mission to make the bizarre meal.
"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.
NZ has some of the darkest night skies on Earth. So why have we lost our connection?
Scientists fear some of the continent's unique and colorful species may not recover.
COMMENT: New machine that can keep a human liver alive outside the body for a week