Christchurch’s freshwater wildlife is being smothered in silt, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Canterbury […]
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Glowing bacteria ‘illegally’ produced in New Zealand – The Dominion Post
Glowing green bacteria has been produced illegally in New Zealand using mail-order kits from America, Tom Hunt reports in The Dominion […]
Continue readingRedesigned nets let small fish escape – Māori TV and 3 News
Two different research-based approaches to boost New Zealand’s fishing sustainability have recently been covered in the media, both of which […]
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 readingDoes watching TV increase diabetes risk? – Expert reaction
Slumping in front of the box can bump up a person’s risk of diabetes, according to a new study published today. […]
Continue readingMouth cancer in NZ men aged 40 plus – Expert reaction
In a study published earlier this week, University of Auckland scientists revealed a “rapid rise” in diagnoses for oropharyngeal cancer […]
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Herbicides and antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
Commonly used agricultural chemicals may help harmful bacteria evade antibiotic drugs, according to a new study. In the study, published […]
Continue readingWhat’s in that e-cigarette? – Expert reaction
Electronic cigarettes sold in New Zealand are stronger than they used to be, but still contain far less harmful toxicants […]
Continue readingE-cigarette research stimulates debate
New research on the nicotine and chemical content of electronic cigarette ‘smoke’ has heated up debate on regulations. Electronic cigarettes […]
Continue readingNZ leads in Earth and Environmental Sciences – Expert reaction
New Zealand is a leader in earth and environmental sciences in the Asia Pacific region, according to an analysis of high […]
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