Greg Ansley of the NZ Herald writes about the stark choice facing Australians yesterday – either to act meaningfully now […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
NZ Herald: Moa ‘flew from South America’
Simon Collins of the NZ Herald reports recent research suggesting that the moa originally came to New Zealand by flying […]
Continue readingMore voices weigh in on climate science credibility
Reports in global media over the past week focused renewed attention on criticisms of the International Panel on Climate Change […]
Continue readingGE food already widely consumed in NZ – Listener
The Listener has an extensive special section this week on genetically modified foods, leading with a cover story on a […]
Continue readingWaikato Times: Scientists ‘morally obliged’ to use GE to solve food crisis
Chris Gardner of the Waikato Times reports that AgResearch’s chief executive has said that scientists are morally obliged to use […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: Sitting for long periods found to be unhealthy
Sitting for long periods could be harmful to the health, even for people who regularly engage in exercise. The study, […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Running barefoot may be healthier, say scientists
Steve Connor of the NZ Herald reports new research, published in Nature, that suggests that running barefoot causes less injury […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: GM fears may harm needy, says scientist
Eloise Gibson of the NZ Herald reports that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s science adviser has upset the anti-GM […]
Continue readingDom Post: Methane research is ballooning
Kiran Chug of The Dominion Post reports on ongoing efforts to measure pastoral greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, AgResearch is using […]
Continue readingThe Press: Fumigant danger to DNA
Helen Murdoch of The Press reports on recent research showing that methyl bromide could have a damaging effect on DNA. […]
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