Researchers have analysed DNA from bones of a number of giant extinct moa and used the data to make inferences […]
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Tongariro eruption: Latest update
An eruption occurred at Tongariro at approximately 11:50 pm last night, (Monday August 6). GNS Science has issued an ash […]
Continue readingAntarctica’s ‘near tropical’ past
A drilling expedition off the coast of Antarctica has revealed the continent once boasted a warm “near tropical” climate. In […]
Continue readingCancer – it’s more than just numbers
Cancer continues to kill more New Zealanders than any other cause of death, even though death rates for the illness […]
Continue readingInactive, ‘lazy’ New Zealanders in spotlight
New research comparing national rates of physical inactivity has seen New Zealanders – ranked 27 out of 122 nations – […]
Continue readingGreening the red zone in Christchurch
Christchurch researchers have retrospectively analysed the Canterbury quakes from the perspective of urban forest management, highlighting the important role trees […]
Continue readingScientists concerned over NIWA restructure – Nature
The possibility of restructuring at NIWA’s Lauder research site has lead to international concern that atmospheric measuring capabilities will be […]
Continue readingAlpine Fault research shakes up NZ news
A study of sediment layers in the Southern Alps has offered new insights into the likelihood of the Alpine Fault […]
Continue readingSouthern right whale breeding studied
The first paternity study of southern right whales has found a surprisingly high level of local breeding success for males, […]
Continue readingElectric cars in capital spark interest
A showcase of electric vehicles in Wellington has provided a glimpse into the future of personal transport and captured the […]
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