A comprehensive nutrition survey has revealed more about what New Zealanders are eating – and how it is affecting our […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Scientists: lack of funding pushing young scientists overseas
An open letter signed by 560 researchers is calling on the government to provide better funding to keep young scientists […]
Continue readingBiochemist Bridget Stocker on Radio NZ
Malaghan Institute biochemist Bridget Stocker was interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon Show. Dr Stocker […]
Continue readingDrug report reveals worrying trends
A survey of frequent illicit drug users has identified price shifts in the black market and highlighted a disturbing attitude […]
Continue readingUN chief pushes for climate action
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon left no room form confusion over his stance on climate change at the Pacific Islands […]
Continue readingQuake signals investigated
Strange lights in the sky, bizarre animal behaviour and unexplained electrical failures. These unusual phenomena are all coming under the […]
Continue readingSlower eating – worth the weight
Eating slower be the key to losing weight, according to new Kiwi research. A recently published study from Otago University […]
Continue readingNew centre highlights advances in pest control
‘Next generation’ tools for the control of pests in New Zealand were unveiled yesterday at the opening of the The […]
Continue readingAntarctica research frozen without icebreaker
New Zealand’s Antarctic research body has put several projects on hold due to budget limitations and logistical problems. Antarctica New […]
Continue readingNZ salmon research makes a splash in Canada
Research led by a New Zealand scientist has shown that salmon farming in Canada may be having a negative impact […]
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