The Alpine Fault running down the middle of the South Island has shifted more than previously thought. New research from […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Rena remains on reef – In the News
The wreck of the Rena container ship, its equipment and contents will remain on the Astrolabe Reef where it was […]
Continue readingTalcum powder cancer case – In the News
A US court has ruled that healthcare product company Johnson & Johnson are to pay out NZ$108 million in damages […]
Continue readingAntarctic ice may melt faster than expected – In the News
Antarctica’s large land-based ice sheets may be more vulnerable to increasing global temperatures than previously thought, according to new research […]
Continue readingNew measures for managing freshwater – In the News
Stronger rules on farm pollution and a $100 million for cleaning up lakes and rivers are among new initiatives put […]
Continue readingChristchurch Valentine’s Day quake – In the News
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck Christchurch just after 1pm yesterday. Strong shaking was reported and a cliff near Sumner partially […]
Continue readingGravitational wave discovery – In the News
The discovery of tiny ripples in the fabric of space and time is causing big waves in national and global […]
Continue readingFear of gods’ wrath propelled growth of societies – In the news
Belief in the wrath of judgemental gods spurred the expansion of human societies, suggests a new study co-authored by New […]
Continue readingLittle penguins recent Aussie invaders – In the News
The little penguin species (popularly known as little blue penguins) found in southern New Zealand is a surprisingly recent invader […]
Continue readingHuman embryo gene editing gets UK go-ahead – Expert reaction
A regulatory body in the UK has approved the first research application to use new ‘gene editing’ techniques on human […]
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