Warming of the oceans may not be as terrible an experience for fish in some waters which are already warm […]
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‘Last Ocean’ concerns canvassed at conservation think tank
Some of the 250 international scientists gathered in Auckland for a world conference on conservation biology, have just spent three […]
Continue readingScientists on priorities for marine conservation
An international group of scientists met in Auckland this weekend for the inaugural Marine Conservation Think Tank to develop a […]
Continue readingTotal Diet Study – the findings analysed
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) officials say the five-yearly Total Diet Study — analysis based on research done in […]
Continue readingCafe Scientifique covers Rena spill
The Rena grounding was the focus of a night of informal talks from experts at a cafe in Tauranga this […]
Continue readingClimate changes mean tough times ahead for Pacific islands
Australian scientists have released a new report on climate change in the Pacific detailing rising sea levels, increasing temperatures andincreases […]
Continue readingElection 2011 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingGreenhouse gas experts meet in NZ
World experts on greenhouse gases are meeting in Wellington to refine measurement methods for greenhouse gases as part of efforts […]
Continue reading‘Blame the Ref’ – psychology for the RWC
Rugby is central to New Zealand’s sense of national self worth- but this can be a problem given New Zealand’s […]
Continue readingTackling obesity – an innovative approach
Increasing obesity rates in New Zealand present a real health issue, and experts are saying we need to re-think the […]
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