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The Conversation: Stress helps kids nail exams
End-of-year nerves can increase oxygen to the brain and improve attention and focus.
End-of-year nerves can increase oxygen to the brain and improve attention and focus.
COMMENT: Some of us are born to need very little sleep while others require way more.
Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.
New Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.
Discovery led by NZ scientists could lead to better treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
While face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Doctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.
A vast lump of soft rock beneath Gisborne explains East Coast's slow sway in big quakes.
The movement Anthony Bourdain once called "Hezbollah-like" is going mainstream in NZ.
What moves the modern church's dedication to the discussion of scientific issues?
Top honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughs: Jane Harding. Video / Damian Christie
A scientist who has helped millions of newborns and mums receives NZ's top research medal.
Climate change named as one of four big threats hurting NZ's vast blue backyard.
Kauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.
Did the universe really begin with a Big Bang? And if so, is there evidence?
Recreational use gets the headlines, but Cannasouth is all about the medicinal benefits.
Kiwi scientists say study's findings need to be treated with caution.
Editorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.
Two star-gazers who discovered a planet outside our solar system were awarded.
Compounds in tobacco smoke might ironically prove key to stubbing out the harmful habit.
National would overhaul the Act that has long regulated biotechnology like gene editing.
Scientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.
Researchers have retracted a study that raised concerns with fish oil supplement labels.
Scientists are looking at whether a NZ breed of pig may make an ideal future organ donor.
Scientists plan to use "gene silencing" to combat the notorious European paper wasp.
How blackcurrants boost exercise, hoki skins fight ageing and avocados help your gut.
COMMENT: Floppy-eared rabbits are also suffering from the traits that make them adorable.
New York Times: One city's misfortune has made it a test case for climate resilience.