10am, 5.9.13: Japan’s government will pour $500 million into an attempt to contain and treat contaminated water at the site […]
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2013 Science Investment Round highlights
Results are in for the latest government-backed science funding round, worth $278 million over coming years. The Ministry for Business, […]
Continue readingViagra trial in pregnant women may save underweight babies
Growth restriction in utero is a potentially serious pregnancy complication with no current treatment options. Around the world, researchers are […]
Continue readingIVF and mental retardation, autism risk – experts respond
A Swedish study has found that IVF treatment is not associated with increased risk of developing an autistic disorder, however […]
Continue readingPlants in our diet unlikely to regulate genes – study
In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
Continue readingGM feeding study in pigs – experts respond
A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published this […]
Continue readingTime-lapse images of embryos used to boost IVF success
New research describes a breakthrough in IVF technology that proponents claim will significantly increase live birth rates in fertility clinics. […]
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Longfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]
Continue readingWhat is the value of science? – NZAS 2013
How has the recent shift towards economic valuation of science and its outputs affected the day-to-day lives of working scientists […]
Continue readingDrought – soil, rivers, climate, outlook
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING – FRI 22 MAR The ‘big dry’ continues, with the entire North Island officially declared a drought […]
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