From The Press: Otago University archaeologists have identified what they believe to be the site of a 700-year-old dwelling on […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Scientists in Wellington to discuss historic climate change
Scientists from around the world are gathering in Wellington today for a conference looking at how evidence of historic climate […]
Continue readingSMH: Why foods are addictive
Melbourne Age report on New Zealand research into carbohydrates and whether they are addictive: Cornflakes, biscuits and soft drinks may […]
Continue readingEnvironmental breach in GM trial
From today’s The Press Plant & Food Research has suspended genetic-modification (GM) field trials while it investigates a breach of […]
Continue readingNZ research suggests we are addicted to carbs
Abstract for paper: The obesity epidemic: Is glycemic index the key to unlocking a hidden addiction? Available to download here […]
Continue readingMilky Way bigger than thought
New research suggests our galaxy is much bigger than once thought and that it is moving much faster than earlier […]
Continue readingBush’s last minute bid to go green
Scientists and environmentalists the world over have reacted with pleasant surprise to the news that President Bush has used his […]
Continue readingMonbiot: Shell’s goodwill and greenwash
An interesting column in the Guardian as George Monbiot continues his crusade against companies seeking to greenwash their image. Read […]
Continue readingClimate change not new so why all the questions?
The New Zealand-based Climate Science Coalition has called for the removal from office of Dr Jan Wright, the Parliamentary Commissioner […]
Continue readingCelebrities peddle bad science
The Herald has been running a very interesting Independent article looking at the junk science talked up in 2008 by […]
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