University of Otago public health researchers are calling on policy makers to develop stronger regulation of loose tobacco to curb […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Obese children at risk of serious illness – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland studying obese Kiwi kids have found early warning signs that the children are at […]
Continue readingExcess sugar harmful and hard to avoid – In the News
It is difficult to work out how much sugar is added to food and drinks, and therefore excess sugar is […]
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What’s the future of recreational fishing? – In the News
A new report from the New Zealand Initiative – the first of three – suggests recreational fishers might face greater […]
Continue readingCall to arms to avert climate change losses – In the News
A group of international scientists – including a New Zealander – is calling for a global effort to help predict […]
Continue readingPromising steps toward gonorrhoea vaccine – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a vaccine used to protect Kiwis against Meningococcal B also provides some protection […]
Continue readingScience shines at awards
Four scientists were honoured on Thursday at an awards ceremony that also recognised one of New Zealand’s historic science stars. […]
Continue readingCall for tighter rules on advertising food to kids – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland say New Zealand should adopt stricter criteria to stop the advertising of unhealthy foods […]
Continue readingShould NZ ban triclosan in antibacterial soaps? – In the News
Following the United States FDA banning some antibacterial products, like handsoaps, because they contain an environmentally-damaging ingredient – the debate […]
Continue readingAre we alone in the universe? – In the News
Ahead of a public talk by international experts on Great Barrier Island this weekend, NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton […]
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