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Expert weighs in on NASA's 'alien doorway' pic

The Curiosity rover's Mars image sent alien enthusiasts into overdrive.

Space •1:43am

Pug health poor - no longer 'typical' dog, study finds

There extreme features, bred for cuteness, have almost doubled the number of health issues when compared to other dogs.

Science •Wed, May 18

Meteor and planets over NZ dazzle stargazers

Amateur photographers across Aotearoa captured the spectacle Eta Aquariid meteor shower surrounded by Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Venus.

Environment •Sun, May 8

Pig heart used in first human transplant had animal virus

David Bennett Sr died two months after the groundbreaking experimental transplant.

Animals •Fri, May 6

Sunday morning to bring rare sight of planets and meteor shower

The sky this Sunday will combine the sight of four speckled planets with the streaking glows cast by the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.

Space •Thu, May 5

Climate change raises risk of new infectious diseases - study

Climate change will see new viruses spread in animals - and that's likely to increase the risk that it jumps from animals to humans, a new study says.

Science •Fri, Apr 29

Omicron XE: What is it, how does it spread and what can NZ do?

Auckland University's Dr David Welch answers frequently asked questions about the new Covid-19 variant found in New Zealand.

Covid 19 •Wed, Apr 27

Kiwi scientists investigate impacts of Tonga eruption

The team from NIWA will explore why Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai erupted the way it did.

Pacific Islands •Wed, Apr 20

Uranus probe 'highest priority mission' - US scientists

The report states that a launch between 2023-2032 to explore the planet is viable.

Space •Tue, Apr 19

Meet the mighty T-Rex, the meanest predator to roam Earth

For the first time, a real T-Rex fossil will be going on display in New Zealand.

Animals •Wed, Apr 13

Scientists unearth fossil of dinosaur killed by asteroid

The fossil was unearthed from a mass grave in North Dakota.

Animals •Thu, Apr 7

Ruapehu data to 'clue' scientists into what is driving tremors

The volcano is currently experiencing the highest levels of volcanic tremors seen in the past nine years.

Science •Wed, Apr 6

Among highest level of Mt Ruapehu volcanic tremors in 9 years - GNS

The crater lake temperature has risen four degrees, but GNS science says "normal processes" are occurring.

Hamilton And Waikato •Tue, Apr 5

Scientist says March weather records product of climate change

It's dry in the south and it's been very wet on the North Island's east coast.

Weather News •Sat, Apr 2

Auckland Museum first in world to display 2018 T-Rex skeleton

It is the first time this T-Rex skeleton has been displayed anywhere, and the first time real T-Rex fossils have been shown in New Zealand.

Arts And Culture •Sat, Apr 2

Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome

The full genetic blueprint for human life has finally been assembled, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago.

Science •Thu, Mar 31

Pfizer's impact on patients with heart side-effects probed

Kiwis who suffered heart conditions following their Covid-19 vaccinations have been invited to take part - but not all of them want to.

Covid 19 •Tue, Mar 29

Many of NZ's glaciers may be gone in a decade - NIWA

The most recent survey of glacier health shows there has been a further loss of snow and ice.

Science •Sun, Mar 27

Male contraceptive pill 99% effective in mice trial

Researchers at the University of Minnesota hope they can begin human trials in the latter half of this year.

Science •Thu, Mar 24

'Watch this space' for signs of Ruapehu eruption - geologist

Professor Phil Shane says the raising of the volcano's alert level doesn't necessarily mean there will be an eruption.

Manawatu Wanganui •Tue, Mar 22

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Latest Stories

Expert weighs in on NASA's 'alien doorway' pic

Pug health poor - no longer 'typical' dog, study finds

Meteor and planets over NZ dazzle stargazers

Pig heart used in first human transplant had animal virus

Sunday morning to bring rare sight of planets and meteor shower

Climate change raises risk of new infectious diseases - study

Omicron XE: What is it, how does it spread and what can NZ do?

Kiwi scientists investigate impacts of Tonga eruption

Uranus probe 'highest priority mission' - US scientists

Meet the mighty T-Rex, the meanest predator to roam Earth

Scientists unearth fossil of dinosaur killed by asteroid

Ruapehu data to 'clue' scientists into what is driving tremors

Among highest level of Mt Ruapehu volcanic tremors in 9 years - GNS

Scientist says March weather records product of climate change

Auckland Museum first in world to display 2018 T-Rex skeleton

Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome

Pfizer's impact on patients with heart side-effects probed

Many of NZ's glaciers may be gone in a decade - NIWA

Male contraceptive pill 99% effective in mice trial

'Watch this space' for signs of Ruapehu eruption - geologist

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