Science
An 'agitator' in the weather world

Niwa chief executive John Morgan has warned MPs about the presence of an "agitator" in the sector.
Neptune's 'new' moon discovered

New moon found on the edge of the solar system that is "ugly, mangled and potato-looking".
'Extinct' giant tortoise found

A giant tortoise believed extinct for over 100 years has been discovered on the Galapagos island of Fernandina.
Storm system not Oma

The cyclone is staying close to Queensland, but stormy weather is still coming this weekend.
Wanaka's space balloon canned

US government's partial shutdown forces space agency to cancel Kiwi research balloon launch.
Get the weather - from Mars

Wear a coat, it'll be -95 degrees: Nasa's newest lander is offering daily reports on the red planet's icy winter.
Robot probes major underwater fault

GNS uses underwater robots to closely study slow slip quakes off the North Island's east coast.
Spider fossils have glowing eyes

Over 100 million years since they died, newly-found spider fossils' eyes still emit reflected light.
Scientists' association slams axing of experts

Association of Scientists joins chorus of outrage about Te Papa's decision to axe two top experts.
'This is the ka-boom weekend'

Severe weather could hit New Zealand this weekend, but it's too early to pinpoint where.
Climate change will move weeds

Life will be both better and worse for weeds as the climate heats up.
Measles a needless crisis

OPINION: Measles is making a comeback because children who should be vaccinated aren't.
Shining light in dark sky movement

Community service and science doyenne Margaret Austin explains why darkness is good for New Zealand.
Antarctic voyage returns

From bacteria to whales, a recent Antarctica trip was 'a voyage of extremes', scientist says.
The lasting memories of a Mars rover

Nasa's rover Opportunity is dead after a record-setting 15-year run, but its memory - and scientific discoveries - live on.
Reprieve for scientists

Top Te Papa scientists axed in a controversial restructure given a stay of execution.
Teen cannabis suicide risk link

Because so many teens smoke cannabis, there is potential for large numbers of young people to be affected, say researchers.
Nasa to pull plug on Mars rover

Nasa is trying one last time to contact its silent Mars rover Opportunity, before calling it quits.
'Dark day for science' at Te Papa

Two world-class scientists have been axed in Te Papa's controversial restructure.
NASA plan to nudge an asteroid

Tons of space debris falls to Earth every day, mostly dust and sand. Occasionally, space sends something bigger.
Dry weather could last weeks yet

Rain-bearing weather systems are failing to make inroads across much of New Zealand, further fuelling fires.
Periodic table turns 150

Russian chemist's table of elements has been around for a century and a half.
Appetite for illicit drugs growing

The referendum outcome will likely come down to our values and our appetite for risk, which seems to be growing.
Like humans, crows plan ahead

People can plan ahead while using tools. A "remarkable" Auckland study shows crafty birds can, too.
Beer before wine, feeling fine?

Oh no, no. Scientific findings suggest the order of drinking does little to stave off nausea and a throbbing head.