PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal warming 'driving polar bears toward extinction'New York Times: By century's end, polar bears worldwide could become nearly extinct.20 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandMore big NZ deluges likely with emerging La Nina - NiwaMore big wets could be on cards as La Niña system continues to develop to the north of NZ.20 Jul 03:27 AM
World'Hope' probe still functioning after launch to MarsThe UAE probe for Mars, named Amal has made it into orbit and is still functioning.19 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandNew alert system could have warned of Whakaari tragedy - scientistsNZ-designed system could've given 16 hours' warning of deadly eruption, scientists say.19 Jul 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists accidentally bred the fish version of a ligerNew York Times: Hungarian researchers reported what they had done in May.19 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUS Covid data to go straight to White House. What it means for the worldThe US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has been 'sidelined'.19 Jul 03:47 AM
WorldBirth of the atomic bomb: How the 'Gadget' changed the worldScientists weren't sure if it would work. They found out in the morning of July 16, 1945.17 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandResearch to find new Covid test and light technology to combat virusAgResearch leading the two research projects.15 Jul 04:47 AM
TechnologyDonor lungs being rehabilitated with the cross-circulation processA time-lapse video showing three pairs of donor lungs being rehabilitated with the cross-circulation process. Video / Columbia University Medical CenterWatch13 Jul 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn astounding test, scientists revive damaged lungs for transplantNew York Times: Procedure one day may increase the supply of organs for transplant.13 Jul 10:04 PM
New ZealandDNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.12 Jul 05:21 PM
New ZealandHidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptionsThese smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.11 Jul 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese scientists raced to find a Covid-19 drug. Then the virus found themNew York Times: Researchers found themselves in one of the US's first virus hot spots.10 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe clever Kiwi inhaler with 'virus decoy' that could help tame CovidNZ scientists seek Govt funding for 'decoy' shown to trick Covid-19 virus in lab tests.09 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandGovt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-outPredator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.08 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyardsScientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand600,000 animals used for NZ science in two yearsMore than 600,000 animals were used for science in the space of two years, reports show.08 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandA stoatily different approach to ratting out pestsScientists now have a powerful new codebook to use against two notorious NZ killers.07 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldIs swine flu going to be the next pandemic?The world has been worried about pandemic diseases for many years.06 Jul 06:57 AM
New ZealandWhat would happen in an 8.9 Hikurangi quake?Emergency planning toolbox based on credible example of 8.9 earthquake and tsunami.06 Jul 03:50 AM
WorldHundreds of elephants are mysteriously dying in BotswanaBotswana is a stronghold for Africa's remaining 400,000 elephants.05 Jul 05:30 AM
BusinessLost in space: Disaster strikes Rocket Lab launchRocket Lab's 'Pics or it didn't happen' launch was fast-tracked to avoid bad weather.04 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFive ugly figures that highlight NZ's plastic problemEach of us consumes around 31kg of plastic each year - and the problem's getting worse.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand2019 Prime Minister's science prize winner2019 Prime Minister's science prize winner. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandNZ's Antarctic 'dream team' scoops PM's science prizeA small but world-leading team of Antarctic scientists have won the PM's science prize.30 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRemdesivir, first Covid-19 drug, gets a price tagNew York Times: American patients will be prioritised.29 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandSouth Pole warming at three times global rate - NZ studyThe South Pole has been heating up at three times the global rate, NZ scientists reveal.29 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandHefty feet: Monster NZ penguin had doppelgangersMonster penguins that roamed prehistoric NZ had similarly massive cousins elsewhere.29 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Following the science' can be riskyIn the face of the virus emergency, research standards have been relaxed.28 Jun 10:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: What will NZ's next six months look like?It's been a dramatic six months. So what about the next six? An expert gives his outlook.28 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'supervolcano' just had its shakiest year in decades - but no risk of blowingScientists are probing a spate of recent quakes at Taupo - but say it's not about to blow.27 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandShe survived cancer - now she's working toward a breakthroughDr Lisa Pilkington won a fight with cancer. She now thinks she's found a breakthrough.27 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandWhy tornado that ripped through Auckland surprised the expertsBased on stats today's East Tamaki tornado is a less than once-a-year event for the city.27 Jun 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPandemic's cleaner air could reshape what we know about the atmosphereNew York Times: Coronavirus opened the door to a "giant, global environmental experiment".26 Jun 06:00 AM