Kiran Chug writes in the Dominion Post about Wellingtonian Alan Cooper and his involvement in scientists’ recently announced ability to […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Dom Post: Scientists seek new life in mine zone
As mining companies eye the Kermadec Arc for their underwater mineral deposits, NIWA scientists will next week travel to the […]
Continue readingMalborough Express: Spiky find may be new species
A New Zealand slug has been found which could, an expert says, be a new species. The slug, which features […]
Continue readingODT: Impossible to separate ‘good science from spin’
Neal Wallace writes in the Otago Daily Times about comments by a former science leader that the current science funding […]
Continue reading3 News: Crows expert tool users, research shows
David Farrier reports for 3 News that a study published by a Auckland University researcher has shown New Caledonian crows […]
Continue readingRural News: Iceland volcano has lessons for NZ dairy
Farmers in Taranaki and Taupo should learn lessons from the effect of the recent eruption in Iceland’s dairy farmers, and […]
Continue readingThe Gisborne Herald: Cutting carbon a matter of farms adopting science
Precision agriculture is key to improved sustainability, according to a Methven farmer. Craige Mackenzie was one of the recipients of […]
Continue readingNelson Mail: Ten-year study of environment draws to close
Naomi Arnold writes in the Nelson Mail about a world-leading, decade-long environmental management project set up to study the Motueka […]
Continue readingManawatu Standard: The best shot at protection
Janine Rankin writes in the Manawatu Standard about the gardasil vaccine, which health experts are urging young women to use […]
Continue readingManawatu Standard: The war against cervical cancer
Janine Rankin writes in the Manawatu Standard about the importance of detection and prevention of cervical cancer. New Zealand’s ability […]
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