Lactose is broken down by lactase

In New Zealand, we drink a lot of milk, so you might be surprised to learn that most adults in the world are lactose intolerant and...

Imagine if you felt ill every time you drank milk. People who are lactose intolerant have exactly this problem, and biotechnology is finding ways to help...

The human eye contains structures that allow it to perceive light, movement and colour differences.

Both science and mātauranga pūtaiao build knowledge and understanding about our world. Often, we start with curiosity about something we’ve noticed and we want to find...

Māori knowledge and methods are increasingly being incorporated into New Zealand’s conservation practices. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Priscilla Wehi who uses both mātauranga...