Finding the perfect pair of jeans may get easier, according to research that found designers are using new techniques to cater for all ages and body shapes.

Australian scientists have developed a heat treatment method of processing aluminium, which is strengthening and extending the life of car parts.

A study has revealed that professional saxophone players hit the very high notes by using their vocal chords, a skill that separates them from amateurs.

A genome analysis tool has helped scientists create a new technique that identifies the causes of noise in the optical cables, which form the Internet.

Mathematicians have discovered a formula for pricing stocks accurately in the American market, a problem that has puzzled scientist for over a decade.

Tennis grand slam players have a better chance of winning if they take more risks and play more aggressively, according to new research.

When it comes to green energy there is too much debate and not enough action. The Government needs to set clear targets and offer incentives for clean energy investment, according to Angela Paladino.

The more security used for Internet banking, the more suspicious the bank's system appears to a customer, show the results of a new study.

ASB bank has the most user-friendly homepage of New Zealand's top sites, slightly beating Telecom and Vodafone, according to a recent analysis.

By analysing facial photos, researchers have developed an accurate method of detecting a person's age that could benefit national security.

Environmentally friendly vehicles that give users the freedom of a car when travelling outside the CBD, such as a private system made up of electronic vehicles would, are the key to urban transport, suggests Professor Alek Samarin.

A new study has revealed that health and lifestyle factors, including obesity, affect driver risk as much as age and experience.

If trapped in a car during a bushfire your best bet is to shelter on the ground under a woollen blanket, according to the results of a groundbreaking study.

A study has revealed that relaxing on the beach is more popular than snorkelling, results that will help assess the environmental impacts of beach tourism.

Thanks to maths from World War II, holidaymakers in Australia are getting the campervan they want at the right time, place and a lower cost.