We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.

Researchers whose work has saved brain-injured babies have been honoured.

Chief executives' pay is going up almost five times faster than workers', study finds.

Wheelchair athlete expects New York marathon to take about 150 minutes

National Standards will go and NCEA is also up for review by the new Labour-led Government

Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.

A prized species of salmon could help scientists solve mysteries about human reproduction.

Geomagnetic storms could be corroding underground pipes, researchers say.

It's been called a slow-moving crisis. How will NZ deal with rising seas that threaten it?

Researchers are hopeful a new test will detect kidney damage reliably and early.

DNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.

Auckland University is raising fees and cutting staff to meet a budgetary squeeze

Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.

Climate change a bigger migration factor than income and freedom combined, NZ study finds.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Scientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

An NZ study aims to crack an enduring mystery surrounding cancer - what makes it spread.

Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.

Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.

Researchers seek causes of decline in teens' risky behaviours

A vitamin-mineral treatment could help kids with ADHD, new Kiwi-led research suggests.

Otago University students may face expulsion after "sadistic" flat initiation rituals.

Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?

A NZ study bringing augmented reality to spectators could change the way we watch sports.

Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants

Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.

Many general practices, crucial for schooling junior doctors, are at training capacity.

Malnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago

Scorned boss upset former employee had a boyfriend sent 48-page email to her classmates.