The NZ On Air-funded documentary Peak Antibiotic, which aired on Prime this week, tells the story of antibiotic resistance and […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Human sacrifice built complex societies – In the News
Ritual human sacrifice played a central role in helping those at the top of the social hierarchy maintain power over […]
Continue readingAcademics push for sugary drinks tax – In the News
In open letter published this weekend, public health researchers are calling on the Government to introduce a tax on sugary […]
Continue readingKiwi teens sizzle in the sun – In the News
New Zealand teens are shirking sun-smart clothing and the grown-ups looking after them are not doing much better, according to […]
Continue readingAnorexia study seeks NZ volunteers – In the News
New Zealand scientists are putting the call out for volunteers with, or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, to take part […]
Continue readingNZ island conservation success – In the News
New research championing New Zealand’s conservation approach to creating predator free islands has received wide media coverage. The study, published […]
Continue readingDecline of the southern right whale – In the News
New research tracking the rapid decline and slow recovery of New Zealand’s southern right whale population has been widely covered […]
Continue readingKakapo genomes to be sequenced in world first – In the News
The Kakapo 125 Genomes Project, launched yesterday, will provide detailed genetic information necessary to minimise the loss of kakapo genetic […]
Continue readingConcussion, rugby and dementia focus of NZH investigation
The hidden lifelong impact of concussion and head injury in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week by […]
Continue readingAgriculture culprit behind methane rise – In the News
Increases in agriculture are the likely cause of a global rise in methane emissions over the last decade, according to […]
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