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Otago oncologist honoured for transforming cancer care in NZ
Otago researchers humbled and honoured by national awards
How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline
Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed
Hotter temperatures cause hidden cellular ageing in wild birds
Study unlocks parasitic mind-control code
New tool closes gap on untapped potential of phages
Hotter Temperatures Cause Hidden Cellular Ageing In Wild Birds
Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones 18km to build Britain’s tallest stone row
Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?
Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined
How changing environments can preserve an ancient microbial survival strategy
Assistance dog carries legacy forward
Road Dust: Auckland’s Overlooked Pollution Problem
New maths model sheds light on multiple sclerosis relapse & recovery cycles
Wetlands are crucial food baskets for NZ’s native eels – new research
Some animals catch cancer from others in their species – here’s why humans aren’t one of them
The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how
Does dark energy really exist? Our work identifies cracks in the foundations of today’s cosmological model
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