Science
Climate change evidence is clear
OPINION: Mankind cannot ignore the evidence on climate change, write David Wratt, Andy Reisinger and James Renwick.
A peacock spider? That's just weird
Meet Sparklemuffin, the peacock spider so cute it could cure arachnophobia... maybe.
Spacecraft makes history
The Dawn spacecraft is the first human-made object to visit a dwarf planet. Now it's time to look for evidence of liquid water.
The wisdom of orca grandmothers
Why do female orca live long beyond menopause? They still have a lot to offer their families.
Man gets drunk on chips
Chowing down on a box of chips sends one British man into a drunken, vulgar state.
Fascination inspiration
A man with a keen interest in the final frontier has launched his own space centre which aims to educate others on life outside of Earth.
Phone ET, why don't we?
We've been listening to the stars since 1960, and they haven't spoken. Is it time to shout into space?
Follow the gamma-rays
Warkworth's observatory has pinpointed a supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy.
Strange creatures of the Antarctic waters
Researchers on board the Niwa research ship Tangaroa are pulling an array of strange creatures out of icy Antarctic waters as they investigate the health of the foodweb supporting the prized commercial species toothfish.
When will the sun go dark?
Will the sun last forever? Experts estimate how long our big star has left.
Great depths for silverfish study
An echosounder will sit deep under the water off the coast of Antarctica for 200 days in a bid to learn more about a key species in the area's food chain.
DNA + tech = your face
New technology uses tiny amounts of DNA to computer-generate illustration of a criminal suspect's face.
Why do we blush?
Victoria University researchers explain why the most honest and uncontrollable expression of emotion occurs.
Space photo of 'sunglint' over NZ
Nasa releases spectacular photo of NZ - while dissing our weather and mangling our geography.
The tip of the iceberg
First-year science students Zach and Blake are on the adventure of a lifetime in Antarctica.
Why cannabis gives you the munchies
It's well-known that smoking marijuana causes an appetite for junk food. But why?
Pictures: Through the ice
These stunning photos and time-lapse video were sent from the Niwa research vessel Tangaroa, which is cruising through Antarctica's Ross Sea.
Student gets under fake skin
A Wellington student hopes his 3D printed skin will help trainee doctors perfect their stitches.
Life on Earth 3 billion years ago?
New findings push back scientists' understanding of when life on our planet was widespread.
Kiwi in Mars mission countdown
An Iranian migrant living in Auckland reaches the final selection stage for a planned mission to Mars.
Bees on the radio
Waikato student Ashleigh Weatherall has been attaching radio transmitters to bees.
A big, blue friend
A rare Antarctic blue whale has taken a shine to a Niwa research vessel, tracking it across the Southern Ocean.
Geoengineering to cool the planet?
A panel of experts is calling for tests to find ways to combat global warming.
First of three Friday 13s
For the superstitious, 2015 is shaping up to be a stressful year - there are three Friday 13ths on the calendar.
World dumping 8.8 million tons of plastics into oceans each year
New study reveals each year about 8.8 million tons of plastic ends up in the world oceans, a quantity much higher than previous estimates.
Scientists unravel what makes popcorn pop
French researchers didn't take for granted how a simple kernel of corn can metamorphose into a fluffy treat.