A recent University of Otago study into the effects of a 1080 poison operation challenges claims about the negative impacts […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
UK, US reports link fracking and quakes
The number of earthquakes in the central United States rose “spectacularly” near where oil and gas drillers disposed of wastewater […]
Continue reading‘Jet-lagged’ bees cause media buzz
New research investigating the impact of anaesthetic on bees’ body clocks has been featured widely in the news this week. […]
Continue readingGM Pine attack in the news
The vandalism of a pine plantation containing genetically modified trees has been widely covered in the media, raising the profile […]
Continue readingGovernment injects $7m into hazards research
Nearly 20 research projects will split $7 million of taxpayer funding over the next three years as scientists take on […]
Continue readingESR’s future crime scene technology on Radio NZ
For Morning Report, Radio New Zealand science reporter Will Hine talked with experts from Crown Research Institute ESR about the […]
Continue readingIndonesian quake in the New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald‘s Paul Harper rounds up the scientific response to last night’s quake and tsunami warning in Indonesia. […]
Continue readingPolitical pressure may split SKA between two continents
Political lobbying may claw back some chance for New Zealand to participate in the $US2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA), […]
Continue readingUnderwear ripping offers forensic insights
New research from the University of Otago examines how underwear fabric tears under experimental conditions, aiming to provide forensic data […]
Continue readingKiwi exoskeleton hits India
Ajit Jogi, a senior Indian Congress leader who was wheelchair bound for 8 years, is back on his feet thanks […]
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