Researchers zero in on secretion phase of tough spider silk.

The gap between rich and poor students in NZ is now close to the OECD average.

New Zealand wool may be about to go where no human has gone before: deep space.

Auckland's cultural organisations are falling into line and staying quiet on the review.

James Shaw, attending a climate summit in Poland, discusses NZ's agenda with the Herald.

The rectangular iceberg was spotted off the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

University of Otago scientist Dr Helen Taylor has received the country’s top honour for science communication. / Supplied

Te Papa summit to explore how high-tech innovation can fight climate change.

How do you get Kiwis to care about hihi sperm? Leave it to science star Dr Helen Taylor.

Previous blood-testing procedures could take one to two hours to reveal the risk level.

Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf has been captured "singing" in remarkable new observations.

Scientists investigating a 'hit list' of long-quiet but high-risk earthquake danger zones.

There's new hope for cancer patients in a 150-year-old muscle relaxant.

The manager says the rewards of the role are "huge", despite 110 days unpaid commitment.

Study finds the structure of your grey matter can determine whether you stick to a diet.

Leonardo da Vinci's keen eye for art may have been due to vision problem.

A chance find on a Northland beach now helping scientists learn more about mako sharks.

University will seek staff and public input on what qualities to seek in its next leader.

COMMENT: It needs WWIII to turn this overloaded, burning, sinking global ship around.

Shortly before his death, Hawking began compiling the answers to 10 fundamental questions.

Glyphosate, methyl bromide, triclosan not on EPA's hit-list of 40 chemicals to reassess.

Few businesses in NZ's biggest city fully prepared for natural disasters, new study finds.

Famed physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken from beyond the grave to

In 60 Minutes interview, president backed off claim that warming is Chinese-devised hoax.

Hawking's last prediction before he died seven months ago has been revealed in new book.

Male and female promotional Lego cards can be 'overwhelmingly stereotypical',says study.

Psychopathy, narcissism, sadism and spitefulness all linked to a "dark core".

Bacteria speed up antibiotic resistance when exposed to Roundup, new study finds.

A Chinese DNA breakthrough may point to a new way for same-sex couples to reproduce.

We're all frogs in climate change's pot - but there's still time to turn the burner down.