When it comes to understanding NZ's ancient eruptions, we're missing most of the picture.

Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.

A photo lends a one-of-a-kind image inspiration to care for our planet.

Former chief scientist Jacqueline Rowarth left the EPA in controversial circumstances.

COMMENT: Crossing a rabbit and a plant could reduce cancer risk.

If you're prone to migraines, you might want to reconsider that Chrissy tipple.

New Zealand's science community is mourning the loss of a renowned glaciologist.

There are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.

The creature's behaviour is said to compare to Trump's stance on global warming.

Rotorua's geothermal wonderland belches 1000 tonnes of CO2. What creates it?

Researchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.

COMMENT: Te Papa's latest restructuring will gut it of some expert curators.

A renowned Kiwi scientist's research could point the way to bio-engineering new kidneys.

Scientists are deploying underwater robots to prepare for NZ's next big marine disaster.

Scientists suspect microbes might be responsible for lucrative manuka honey's X-factor.

NZ scientists in Antarctica are using military radio signals to monitor space weather.

Gruelling negotiations in Poland have added legal flesh to bones of 2015 Paris agreement.

Kiwi and Korean scientists are teaming up to measure Antarctica's subtlest changes.

We rely on population research to shape laws that affect all of us. Is it accurate enough?

"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.

A NZ project could create new drugs to fight the biggest killer of breast cancer patients.

Alaskan scientists describe never-before-seen melting in the Arctic and Antarctica.

COMMENT: Tests show many of our sunscreens don't provide the sun protection they claim.

Do all of those tips we get to stop piling on the pounds over Christmas really work?

From the meth house myth to gene-edited babies, it was a big year for science news.

Tool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.

A state-of-the-art centre will keep a constant watch on NZ's biggest geological threats.

Almost 200 countries agree on this crucial issue, but just four could force a showdown.

We're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.

Scientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.