Researchers monitoring seismic activity under the Southern Alps have reported ‘slow’ and ‘creeping’ earthquakes occurring deep under the mountain range. […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
NZ involved in first commercial space flight
Kiwi space scientists are playing a key role in the fist commercial space mission. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was […]
Continue readingTetraplegic controls robotic arm with brain implant
A new study in Nature reports that two people with tetraplegia were able to reach for and grasp objects in […]
Continue readingMarine resources in the media
The future of resources found on – or under – the seabed surrounding New Zealand has been the focus of […]
Continue readingPrimary school science on Radio NZ
A segment on today’s Nine to Noon on Radio New Zealand examines the issue of science teaching in primary schools […]
Continue readingTrees grow faster in hot inner-cities
A study by Kiwi and US researchers, published in Tree Physiology, shows that warmer urban nights can increase tree growth. Native […]
Continue readingTertiary science funding boost – Radio NZ
For Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, education reporter John Gerritsen covers the announcement from government that the upcoming budget will […]
Continue readingScience education needs improvement – report
A report released today by the Education Review Office shows that only 27 percent of schools have highly effective or […]
Continue readingNZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study
Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]
Continue readingComputer game an effective treatment for teen depression
Adolescents suffering from depression can benefit just as much from specialised computer therapy as they do from one-to-one therapy with […]
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