In a speech given in Wellington last night, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor discussed how […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
HRC: $81.88 million for health research
The Health Research Council (HRC) today announced an investment of $81.88 million into health research. The money, which will go […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Kids’ cold medicines warning
In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Health fears force Govt rethink on Ritalin use
Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about changing guidelines for the use of Ritalin (and other copies of […]
Continue readingRNZ: New types of grasses being used to keep birds away
Grazzlanz Technology, based in Palmerston North, has received funding to continue research into the commercial development of specific grasses which […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Islands in Pacific are growing, study says
Eloise Gibson writes in the New Zealand Herald about a study of Pacific Islands over the last few decades which […]
Continue readingTVNZ/NZPA: NZ research shows Pacific islands not shrinking
Low-lying Pacific islands may not have as much to fear from sea level rise as previously though, according to Auckland […]
Continue readingNZPA: Children pregnant women should avoid energy shots
Yesterday, the NZFSA put out its caffeine risk profile, particularly focusing on which (if any) elements of the population should […]
Continue readingMalborough Express: Call to help with whale research
Department of Conservation researchers are encouraging the public to report all Southern right whale sightings in efforts to support a […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Whistleblower calls it a day
Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about Professor Ron Jones, the whistleblower whose 1984 article eventually led to […]
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