The issue of coal mining and production in the South Island is of growing concern to certain groups. Recent developments […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Media Coverage: Maternal diet and obesity
New Zealand scientists have helped establish a link between a mother’s diet while pregnant and the probability that her child […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Kiwi linguists making headlines
Not one, but two high-profile research articles were published this week by linguists from Auckland University, and have received extensive […]
Continue readingMore Christchurch buildings marked for demolition
As more buildings in Christchurch are tagged for demolition, NZ Herald reporter Paul Harper looks at what the future holds […]
Continue readingStillbirth – New Zealand’s quiet epidemic
Today the Lancet published its comprehensive article series on stillbirth, drawing attention to the understated global prevalence of the phenomenon. […]
Continue readingDoC defends kakapo against ecological triage
An Australian ecologist has suggested that efforts to prevent the extinction of the native kakapo should be abandoned in favour […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Dung beetles to improve kiwi farms
Landcare Research has announced its plans to use at least two species of dung beetle to improve New Zealand’s environment. […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Kiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health
A review article published in the Lancet this week put forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Geo-engineering against climate change
Kiran Chug reported in today’s Dominion Post on a recent workshop run by the Royal Society covering geo-engineering techniques that […]
Continue readingCliff-scanning laser at work in Christchurch
Three-dimensional laser scans of the shattered cliff faces of Christchurch’s seaside suburbs are helping scientists work out if any more […]
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