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In the News

A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.

Changing of the Chief Scientist guard – In the News

Changing of the Chief Scientist guard – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 July 201820 August 2018

There’s been a changing of the guard in the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor’s office over the weekend, with outgoing […]

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Clever crows make tools from memory – In the News

Clever crows make tools from memory – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 June 201812 February 2019

There’s yet another piece of evidence to suggest New Caledonian crows might be the smartest birds around: new research has […]

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Land and Water recommendations – In the News

Land and Water recommendations – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 June 201812 February 2019

The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]

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Strokes expected to increase – In the News

Strokes expected to increase – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 22 June 201812 February 2019

Despite improvements in stroke prevention and management, the number of strokes in New Zealand will increase by 40 per cent […]

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Gaming loot boxes meet gambling criteria – In the News

Gaming loot boxes meet gambling criteria – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 19 June 201812 February 2019

Video game ‘loot boxes’ – boxes with randomised rewards inside that players can purchase – can meet the structural and […]

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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 12 June 201820 August 2018

This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]

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Violence under-reported in EDs – In the News

Violence under-reported in EDs – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 08 June 201812 February 2019

Violence has become so commonplace in emergency departments that staff have become apathetic about reporting it, a Christchurch study published […]

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Building blocks for life found on Mars – In the News

Building blocks for life found on Mars – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 08 June 201812 February 2019

NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life, and they say their findings show […]

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Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News

Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 May 201812 February 2019

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]

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Govt plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis – In the News

Govt plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 28 May 201812 February 2019

The Government has announced it will attempt to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. […]

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