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NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Acoustic superheroes: how seals mastered hearing on land and at sea
Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking
Robotic bird helps uncover the mysteries of flight turbulence
As communities face more frequent hazard warnings, we need better systems to avoid ’emergency fatigue’
Craving something for dinner? Your mind may be ‘tasting’ food before you eat it
The past, present and future of OPAL explored in special event
University of Manchester researchers recognised with Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize
From prejudice to harm – current policies targeting trans people follow a clear pattern of escalation
Baby fossils reveal link between human and Neanderthal development
More than one million pupils worldwide share their scientific curiosity through Great Science Share for Schools
Warming winters are changing NZ’s landscapes, bringing insect pests, smaller fruit and carbon loss
Erin Schuman Receives Kavli Prize 2026
AI could revolutionise concussion care in sport – but risks remain
HKUST and CalmCar Establish the Physical AI Innovation Center
Biofluorescence Discovered In Fire Salamander
The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year – could there be a better long-term fix?
Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing
Intrepid tails – fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds 
De-extinction company says it’s made an artificial egg – if true, it could help save living species
Dark matter hunters, climate scientists and biomedical animators recognised for contributions to Australian science
370 billion crickets are farmed for food every year. Scientists have discovered they may feel pain
Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
Conspiracy theories: do 300,000 Kiwis really believe Canada is building an army of mutant super-raccoons?
Is New Zealand sliding toward a US-style approach to immigration and asylum?
Smaller but stronger: a 25-nanometer memory that challenges traditional limits
Global scholarship backs University of Canterbury research into disease inequity
Bees pass the maths test: study confirms insects aren’t just winging it
Seismic ‘whiplash’ – new research shows what happens when earthquakes stop suddenly
The NZ Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?
Bees pass the maths test: study confirms insects aren’t just winging it
Luxon lives on as leader. Public perception is a tougher challenge
The secret sensory life of plants: researchers are discovering how they see, hear, feel – and even remember
Drought Takes Heavy Toll On Bumblebees
What neurodivergent people really think about the words used to describe them
Do You See Faces In Clouds?
Top Honour For International Tax Expert
Research Excellence Earns Royal Society Recognition
Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ
Gold for cash and an inflamed rash?
Crushing soda cans and the mathematics of corrugation formation
Ejaculating more frequently may improve sperm quality – new study
Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole-body inflammatory disorder
Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips
Seabirds struggled to raise chicks in the Hauraki Gulf this summer. What happened?

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