Outstanding New Zealander researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Dinner, held in […]
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Ocean acidification threatens marine species – In the News
Scientists monitoring New Zealand’s waters for ten years have tracked changes in ocean acidification that pose a threat to marine […]
Continue readingNeonicotinoid traces in honey – Expert Reaction
A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]
Continue readingHow can we reduce antibiotic use in animals? – Expert Reaction
With the global threat of anti-microbial resistant looming, a team of international agricultural experts are arguing for reduced antibiotic use […]
Continue readingFormer rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction
Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]
Continue readingVolcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire – Expert Reaction
A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]
Continue readingKea check out objects to solve tricky tasks – In the News
Kea are known for their cleverness and curiosity, but a new study has shown that exploring new objects helps the […]
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Oz sizzles as climate action cools – Jim Salinger
2017 has been a sizzler for Australia, showing global warming is alive and well, but as Dr Jim Salinger writes […]
Continue readingHPV screening for cervical cancer – Expert Reaction
An Australian study has found that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing detects a higher number of precancerous cervical lesions than traditional […]
Continue readingKeeping climate change to 1.5C still possible – In the News
It might still be possible to meet the 1.5°C temperature target set by the Paris Agreement, scientists say, but we […]
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