New Zealand Herald feature writer Chris Barton looks at the scientific efforts underway in New Zealand to yield biofuel from […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Water quality figures make a splash
New water quality grades for New Zealand’s swimming spots have been covered widely by media in the wake of a […]
Continue readingMeeting has obesity in the crosshairs
Experts gathering in Auckland this week have one health concern firmly in their sights: Australasia’s obesity epidemic. The Australia and […]
Continue readingGovt to consult public on National Science Challenges
The Government has announced it will kick off a publicity campaign to seek ideas on how to tackle the country’s […]
Continue readingDaisy the GM cow makes international headlines
A cow genetically engineered to produce hypo-allergenic milk has captured headlines both here and overseas. Daisy, a calf genetically modified […]
Continue readingVitamin D vs. the sniffles
A new study from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has ended speculation that vitamin D supplements may help prevent people […]
Continue readingNorovirus outbreaks in Auckland, Tauranga hospitals
Tauranga and Middlemore hospitals are on alert following outbreaks of the gastrointestinal bug norovirus over the weekend. A number of […]
Continue readingResearch hints at oral TB vaccine
New Kiwi research has demonstrated the potential of an oral vaccine for tuberculosis. In a study published this week in […]
Continue readingInnovative high-tech projects to receive government funding
Smart gels to stop bleeding, heat reflecting paints and nanomaterials made from fish eyes and are just a few of the […]
Continue readingExperts call for urgent action on liver cancer
Leading health experts are warning that rates of liver cancer will soar over the next decade if urgent action isn’t […]
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