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Aspirin unlikely to help older people live longer – In the News

In the News | Published: 17 September 201817 September 2018

Aspirin has been found to have no benefit on life expectancy, according to a major Australian-led study on the drug. […]

BPA replacements show hormone-mimicking issues in mice – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 September 201811 February 2019

Bisphenol A (BPA) replacements in plastics cause similar reproductive problems in lab mice that actual BPA does, according to a […]

Alpine Fault featured in special issue – In the News

In the News | Published: 11 September 201811 February 2019

The 300-year anniversary of the last time the Alpine Fault ruptured has been marked with a special issue of the New […]

Health benefits of taking probiotics after antibiotics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 September 201811 February 2019

Just taking probiotics won’t necessarily mean they actually take up residence in your gut. Through a series of experiments looking […]

Science journalism fund awards five new projects

Blog | Published: 06 September 201811 September 2018

The winners of the third round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund will receive over $17,000 in new […]

1080 use in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 05 September 201811 February 2019

The use and safety of 1080 for pest control has re-entered public discussion in recent weeks. The toxin, used in […]

Low-emissions economy report – In the News

In the News | Published: 04 September 201811 February 2019

The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]

How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 August 201811 February 2019

New research released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton highlights the impact methane from New Zealand’s livestock […]