Drawing a simple spiral can determine whether or not a person has Parkinson's.

The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.

New Zealand's Professor Bruce Houghton has won the rarely-bestowed Thorarinsson Medal.

Short bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.

High-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.

When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.

Why do some people not wear seatbelts? An expert explains.

William Yan will keep NZ passport because Labour Minister already knew of 'concerns'.

Experts are calling for better male role models and more critical thinking.

Kiwi motion-sensor technology is helping sports stars to recover from injuries.

Study in NZ and Aussie reveals acupuncture can help combat period pain in sufferers.

Auckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.

NZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.

A Kiwi trial is exploring how Viagra may help underweight babies before and after birth.

Some New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.

COMMENT: Climate change debate will miss the calm, sceptical voice of Chris de Freitas.

Science innovators have been recognised at our top awards for bringing research to market.

The final part of the Herald's French Connection series looks at unlocking green spaces.

NZ scientist Associate Professor Chris de Freitas has died after a struggle with cancer.

Bone marrow was found to "remember" the effects of exercise long after the exercise ended.

Kiwi institutions in top 2.5% of world universities but they lack the profile of some.

Scientists will tap into the DNA data of thousands of young people in major new study.

Sir Peter Blake's former schooner is making a well-timed visit to Auckland this weekend.

NZ scientists reveal an explosive history behind the 2014 eruption that made a new island.

Pressure mounts on Auckland University-linked funds to divest from fossil fuel companies.

Eruption could cost Auckland $10b and make the city even more vulnerable to disaster.

This Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.

An Alpine Fault earthquake could cut the West Coast from the main grid for many weeks.

Most childcare centres that feed their children are not meeting nutrition guidelines.

A supercomputing upgrade will give researchers the data-crunching power of 16,000 laptops.