The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
What viruses are going around New Zealand at the moment – and how to tell which one you have
Jeffries says surveillance is detecting flu, the SARS-CoV2 Covid virus, common cold viruses rhinovirus and adenovirus, and RSV.…
Taiwan’s red-hot tech economy leaves young workers, old industries cold
Economy As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances A view of Taiwan’s southern city…
What to Know About Rising Cases of Human Metapneumovirus
3 min read Cases of a virus with no vaccine and no specific treatment are popping up across…
Cold front to bring cooler, fresher air and weekend rain to parts of country
Makgabutlane recommended keeping an eye on the forecast and rain radar to see how the drizzle is expected…
Great white shark scare: Fears of apex predator in Banks Peninsula unfounded after tag washes ashore
Midge, a 2.8-metre female, was initially tagged near Stewart Island and travelled north through the Tasman Sea to…
Scientists put forward a new theory of brain development
Your brain begins as a single cell. When all is said and done, it will house an incredibly…
Weather: Cold snap hits New Zealand with strong southerlies and below-average temperatures
Wellington is forecast to reach a high of just 12C today, down from 20C yesterday, with exposed areas…
Corneal nerve function declines with age in aniridia patients
Congenital aniridia is a rare disease caused, in most cases, by mutations in the PAX6 gene, which is…
Scientists reveal how the body senses cold and menthol
When you step outside on a winter morning or pop a mint into your mouth, a tiny molecular…
Tech Vault-HouseSmile cold caller scam: 70yo victim explains how she was conned
“I was so confused. I asked myself: how did they get my phone number?” She added: “He talked…