Two new, independent boards which will be responsible for science and innovation funding, have been set up and their members […]
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NZ Herald/NZPA: Long relationships the key to health, study finds
Research carried out by University of Otago researchers has found that relationships of over 5 years – but not necessarily […]
Continue reading3 News: New test to ‘revolutionise’ cancer treatment
Jeff Hampton reports for 3 News about a new blood test which researchers believe could substantially change how cancer is […]
Continue readingNZ cancer survival rates improve
A newly-released Ministry of Health report shows that New Zealand survival rates for cancer improved between 1998 and 2007. However, […]
Continue readingCheckpoint: Forensic toxicologist warns saliva testing has pitfalls
A forensic toxicologist talks on Checkpoint about the problems inherent in saliva testing for driving under the influence of drugs. […]
Continue readingDom Post: Scientists study sharks for the lemon in fish and chips
An article in the Dominion Post looks into the work being done by NIWA scientists, who are catching young rig […]
Continue readingRadioNZ: Vitamin D no panacea – UK study
A UK study has found that, while vitamin D is essential for good bone health, there is no evidence for […]
Continue readingThe Press: Worrying trend revealed
Rebecca Todd writes in The Press about new research from Canterbury University showing that children with asthma are more likely […]
Continue readingStuff: Climate scientists struggle against butterfly effect
Michael Field writes for Stuff about NIWA’s quarterly seasonal climate outlook, and why accurately forecasting weather out past 16 days […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Deal struck at Cancun
Governments from all over the world have struck a deal at COP16, the sixteenth UN conference on climate change, held […]
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