On Friday, the Government released a discussion paper to identify the areas of scientific knowledge needed to support decision-making for […]
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New tools needed to cut agricultural emissions – Expert reaction
One billion tonnes. That’s how much the global agricultural industry needs to cut its emissions per year by 2030 to […]
Continue readingR&D funding doesn’t always equal innovation – Expert reaction
Does throwing more money into business R&D always create innovative new products and services? New research suggests the picture is […]
Continue readingAsbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners
Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]
Continue readingNZ falling behind in human rights issues
A new report authored by researchers at AUT and the University of Waikato has revealed that New Zealand’s appearances are deceiving when […]
Continue readingNew Chief Scientific Advisor appointed – Radio New Zealand
Professor Richie Poulton is the newly-appointed Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development, Radio New Zealand reports. An […]
Continue readingDietary fat recommendations – experts respond
A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded. […]
Continue readingFat review re-ignites debate on NZ diet advice
A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded, sparking […]
Continue readingClimate change centre stage at UN summit
The United Nations Climate Summit, concluding in New York this week, has put climate policy firmly back on the political agenda. […]
Continue readingSir Peter Gluckman on science and policy
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, is this week hosting and chairing the Science Advice to Governments […]
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