LifestyleYou don't know your star signAlmost nobody was born under the sign they think they are, as the astrological calendar has failed to be updated as our position in relation to the stars has changed.24 Mar 04:47 PM
WorldTiny black hole could explode Big BangThe detection of miniature black holes by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) could prove the existence of parallel universes.24 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyIs the universe on the brink of collapse?Scientists claim an 'imminent' collapse of the universe will take place sooner than expected, but don't panic - it still has tens of billions of years left.24 Mar 07:38 AM
BusinessSpaceX rocket fight heads to CongressThe fight over lucrative contracts to launch national security satellites between SpaceX and the ULA has grown even more contentious.17 Mar 11:20 PM
WorldEarth's era of human domination haggledAstronomers have been telling us for nearly 500 years that humanity is not the most important thing in the universe.13 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyExpect photos as Dawn alights on exotic dwarf planetNasa was last night celebrating the arrival of its space probe into the orbit of dwarf planet Ceres but Kiwi stargazers will have to wait several weeks to see any fresh footage from the Dawn probe.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSahara's dust flies to the rescueMillions of tonnes of nutrient-laden dust are blown to the Amazon from one of the world's most barren places05 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldAntarctic team trains for dark side of MoonScientists in the Antarctic are to be trained in docking a Soyuz spacecraft on to the International Space Station as part of a series of spaceflight simulation.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldCan you spot the astronaut in this pic?Stunning shot reveals the enormity of the ISS against the darkness of space. But can you see the astronaut?02 Mar 11:52 PM
AirlinesCapital puts Rocket Lab on countdownRocket Lab has attracted new financial backing from one of the United States' oldest venture capital firms and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin to put it on course.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ sunset out of this worldPhoto taken from International Space Station shows the Cook Strait and North and South Islands in glorious detail as they are caught by glint of the setting sun.23 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi shortlisted for one-way Mars tripAn Auckland man could end up swapping his job at the Ministry of Social Development for a one-way ticket to Mars.16 Feb 11:22 PM
WorldOn a one-way ticket to MarsA 24-year-old astrophysics students at Birmingham University was yesterday named on the shortlist of candidates selected to set up the first human colony on Mars. ,16 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandUFO photo baffles ex-scepticQueenstown man Verdun Waghorn was a UFO sceptic - until he photographed one. Now he wants to know if the truth is out there.16 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandSpace rock just a flash in Kiwi historyFor those who missed the spectacle of a 4.6 billion year old chunk of space rock streaking across NZ skies, it could be a long wait till the next show.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour chances of finding the meteorAstronomer on why Kiwis hunting for the remains of the space rock that lit up the skies should be looking further afield.11 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Almost certainly extra terrestrial'A "blinding" flash, intense explosion and sonic booms experienced over much of the country last night were probably caused by a meteor, experts agree.11 Feb 06:28 PM
WorldArmstrong's secret Moon gearBag full of priceless mementos from the most famous space mission of all found stuffed in a closet by Neil Armstrong's widow.09 Feb 09:33 PM
AirlinesSpace cool again as private-funding haul heads to $10bEntrepreneurs are expanding the boundaries of rocket and satellite technology as the US makes room for private enterprise.09 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Subscriber's guide to the universeA year ago I started subscribing to Scientific American, a publication my older brother has read for years.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Employment12 Qs: Space Centre directorFormer director of Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Jim Kennedy spent almost 40 years with Nasa. The retiree now travels, speaking on leadership.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFive new Earth-sized planets foundHopes of finding water-based life in our galaxy took a leap forward after five Earth-sized planets were found around a distant star.27 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldOur galaxy's space shortcutA giant doorway to another galaxy may exist at the centre of the Milky Way, a study suggests.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprings could solve Mars mysteryDramatic geothermal landscape of Waimangu volcanic rift valley a miniature Mars for space buggy inspired by next robotic rover Nasa plans to land on red planet.20 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMusk eyes speedy space internetElon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, has announced plans for a space internet project that would provide faster, cheaper access around the globe.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentGot right stuff? Rocket Lab wants youIt IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThis year's first big solar stormOnly two weeks into the new year, the sun has sent out some crazy streams of radiation.14 Jan 12:17 AM
TravelNew Zealand stars in world's clearest skies listNew Zealand's Lake Tekapo has been ranked one of the best spots in the world for stargazing.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTwo Earth-like planets foundEight new planets have been discovered orbiting at a distance where oceans and life could exist - and two are the most similar to Earth found to date.06 Jan 07:31 PM
