Early trial results of the Galleri blood test were described as “exciting” by researchers.
Health
Mon, Dec 1
The researchers documented 55 instances of what they call "mini lightning" over two Martian years, primarily during dust storms and dust devils.
World
Thu, Nov 27
Online services are offering home blood tests and fast-track access to treatment.
Life
Sat, Nov 22
All sorts of animals kiss, from polar bears enjoying spirited rounds of tonsil-tennis, to prairie dogs softly canoodling.
Fri, Nov 21
Three Chinese astronauts returned from their nation's space station Saturday after more than a week's delay because the return capsule they had planned to use was damaged.
Sat, Nov 15
What is thought to be the world’s largest-known spider's web, housing tens of thousands of arachnids, has been discovered in a cave on the Albanian-Greek border.
Sweaty, sticky and struggling with scary dreams? Auckland Sleep founder Sumit Samant explains how the heat may impact your rest.
Thu, Nov 13
The breakthrough — made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 — turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades.
Sun, Nov 9
Christchurch photographer Tom Rae said witnessing the astronomical phenomenon event was "one of the most incredible things that I've ever seen in my life".
New Zealand
Tue, Nov 4
Locals in areas such as Ōwhiro Bay reported finding the pesky invertebrates in shoes, bags, and even their beds.
Environment
Sun, Oct 19
What people are likely seeing is commonly known as a space jellyfish, which is a phenomenon that can happen when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plume from the rocket's engines.
Wed, Oct 15
The Government has announced it will be investing in more funding for natural pharmaceuticals, as it aims to boost exports for what it described as a "fast-growing" sector.
Business
Sat, Oct 4
A new UK study found that people with poor sleep had brains that appeared significantly older than expected based on their actual age.
A new study shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half — without affecting growth or lung function.
Sun, Sep 28
Flu vaccinations are almost three times more popular than those for Covid, despite the exact same group being most at risk.
Sat, Sep 27
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Liam Lawson’s best result, recognition for a Palestinian state, and the best view of today’s partial solar eclipse
Mon, Sep 22
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including controversy over a Marokopa documentary grows, Donald Trump’s ominous post about Russian drones, and has science found life on Mars?
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 11
An international team of scientists is set up near Invercargill Airport, using a laser beam and radar waves to study conditions over the Southern Ocean.
Tue, Sep 2
Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.
Mon, Aug 18
"The advice I give is independent. It's independent of thought, but it is considerate of the drivers of the day," he told Q+A.
Politics
Sun, Aug 10
There's a common household ingredient that can partially reverse some laundry shrinkage.
Wed, Aug 6
Erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar, but new research suggests it could potentially damage heart health and increase stroke risk.
Wed, Jul 23
Why are some farmers dead set against the proposed loosening of food labelling regulations and genetic engineering laws?
Tue, Jul 22
The study would help the billion-dollar export industry grow more disease resistant vines and slash chemical spray use by up to 80%.
Sat, Jul 19
A new small-scale gold mining technique could help keep e-waste out of landfills.
Sun, Jun 29
