The release of the Children Social Health Monitor 2012 update has drawn attention to the unmet needs of the many […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Freshwater scientists call for clean waterways
Freshwater scientists are speaking out about the state of New Zealand rivers and lakes and the impact of land intensification. […]
Continue readingProfiling Sir Peter Gluckman – Fairfax
Writing for Fairfax NZ News, Anthony Hubbard profiles Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. An excerpt […]
Continue readingScience funding debated – Radio NZ
This morning on Radio New Zealand Morning Report scientists and politicians discussed science funding in New Zealand the and difficulties […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s Science Prizes
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which combine recognition and prize money of $1 million, have been presented in Wellington today. […]
Continue readingMedia focus on fracking following report
The release of a much-anticipated report into the oil and gas extraction technique ‘fracking’ has stimulated public discussion on the […]
Continue readingTraumatic brain injury rates underestimated – NZ study
Worldwide incidence of traumatic brain injury could be six times higher than previous estimates, according to new research based on […]
Continue readingTongariro erupts
An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings
In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]
Continue readingPure Advantage ‘Green Growth’ report in the news
A report launched today by the business initiative Pure Advantage lays out a number of opportunities to boost New Zealand’s […]
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