A new study shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half — without affecting growth or lung function.
Health
6:40pm
2:31
Increased sightings of large sharks in some parts of the world have swimmers, surfers and divers looking for new ways to stay safe.
World
Saturday 10:33am
Flu vaccinations are almost three times more popular than those for Covid, despite the exact same group being most at risk.
Saturday 6:00am
2:15
The new find was possibly 7 metres long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans.
Wed, Sep 24
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Liam Lawson’s best result, recognition for a Palestinian state, and the best view of today’s partial solar eclipse
New Zealand
Mon, Sep 22
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including controversy over a Marokopa documentary grows, Donald Trump’s ominous post about Russian drones, and has science found life on Mars?
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 11
NASA's science mission chief Nicky Fox said it was "the closest we've actually come to discovering ancient life on Mars".
JCU molecular biologist Jan Strugnell co-led a team which analysed the genetic profiles of Turquet's octopuses, which live on opposite sides of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Thu, Sep 4
An international team of scientists is set up near Invercargill Airport, using a laser beam and radar waves to study conditions over the Southern Ocean.
Tue, Sep 2
Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.
Business
Mon, Aug 18
"The advice I give is independent. It's independent of thought, but it is considerate of the drivers of the day," he told Q+A.
Politics
Sun, Aug 10
There's a common household ingredient that can partially reverse some laundry shrinkage.
Life
Wed, Aug 6
Erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar, but new research suggests it could potentially damage heart health and increase stroke risk.
Wed, Jul 23
Why are some farmers dead set against the proposed loosening of food labelling regulations and genetic engineering laws?
Tue, Jul 22
The study would help the billion-dollar export industry grow more disease resistant vines and slash chemical spray use by up to 80%.
Sat, Jul 19
A new small-scale gold mining technique could help keep e-waste out of landfills.
Environment
Sun, Jun 29
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter of short-term pleasures and seeking it can lead to addictive behaviours.
Thu, Jun 26
A new study found that diet-mimicking drug rapamycin prolongs life almost as effectively as calorie restriction.
Wed, Jun 25
Ever noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours' sleep, while others can barely function without a solid eight hours?
Thu, Jun 5
The condition can mimic other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, and is often misdiagnosed.
Team of Canterbury University researchers using analysis of human tears to detect the condition in its early stages.
Wed, Jun 4
The research could help stamp out superbugs, according to researchers.
Mon, Jun 2
The pair's work focused on meteors and personal finance respectively.
Thu, May 29
The spotlight is on this most common of neurodevelopmental disorders, yet our understanding of ADHD remains murky.
Tue, May 20
Scientists captured footage of the juvenile, floating freely in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Wed, Apr 16
