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From someone who sobs uncontrollably at the slightest upset, to someone so lacking in tears there are questions raised as to whether they have tear ducts – why is it that human beings cry?
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Leave the telescope behind – this meteor shower can be viewed with the naked eye.
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Paleontologists in Australia have identified fossils as belonging to a new winged dinosaur species.
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Many people struggle to keep their weight down as they age. Now, new research may have explained why that is.
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New research says we’ve underestimated our feline friends all along, so what makes them so emotionally attached to us?
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AI can give a correct diagnosis from a scan just as well as the expertly-trained mind, new research says.
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Two simple eye-tests could help doctors see Alzheimer’s coming long before the disease takes hold.
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A drug botch-up in Spain has left babies with “werewolf syndrome”, causing abnormal hair growth on their bodies, and leaving parents confused, upset and “anguished”.
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A chance find in North Canterbury last year has today led to a remarkable discovery: that a giant penguin almost […]
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Meditation has long been a scientific mystery – until now.
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The NZ International Science Festival will showcase the latest scientific discoveries, inventions and advancements while exploring how science will influence the future.
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A research team from the University of Otago is using a Seahorse Analyser to study mitochondrial function and energy delivery.
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We’ve rounded up the best photographs from the 2017 Small World Photomicrography Competition.
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A new study proves slowing down and appreciating nature is good for your health.
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A fascinating discovery reveals the special way certain flowers can attract bees.
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New research reveals shocking statistics around the human exposure to herbicide.
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Scientists have made a new discovery about your beloved pooch’s facial expressions.
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“Confining [orcas] in tanks is bad for the animals and this research now gives us some hard numbers to illustrate just how their health and welfare is compromised.”
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New research shows a shocking decline in insects that are necessary for ecological stability.
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Scientists at The University of Western Australia have made a huge astronomical discovery.
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Keas and crows that play with objects learn to use them as tools.
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The award-winning obstetrician and gynaecologist is passionate about helping women make the best decisions during their pregnancy.
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