Design standards and building laws will be reviewed following an investigation into structural damage to Statistics House in November’s Kaikōura […]
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Study show long-term effects of lead exposure – In the News
Lead exposure in childhood was linked to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status, according to data from the Dunedin […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s Science Prizes awarded to top researchers
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes have been presented in Wellington today, dishing out a total of $1 million across five […]
Continue readingKea infectious laughter – In the News
Cheeky behaviour in kea is par for the course, but new research has found that a specific squawk puts kea […]
Continue readingGeoNet takes to Facebook Live for Kaikoura update – In the News
Tuesday marked four months since the November 14 Kaikoura earthquake, which caused widespread damage and disruption along the east coast […]
Continue readingDebate over Dunedin sea level rise figures – In the News
Houses in South Dunedin are at risk of sea level rise, but there has been debate over figures suggesting thousands […]
Continue readingFlushing out Auckland’s drug use – In the News
Methamphetamine is the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland, according to a study that examined drugs flushed into the wastewater. […]
Continue readingNewsroom launches and The Project features science – In the News
New spots for science in New Zealand news, with launch of Newsroom and The Project and a special climate section […]
Continue readingOtago researchers take control of atoms – In the News
Physicists at the University of Otago have found a way to control individual atoms, making them appear wherever they command. […]
Continue readingAlpine Fault interval refined – In the News
Improving on their 2012 study in Science, GNS Science researchers have refined their understanding of past earthquakes on the South-Westland section […]
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