Early on Saturday, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck an area of central Nepal between Kathmandu and the Pokhara, killing more than […]
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Genome editing of human embryos – Expert reaction
Chinese researchers claim to have used to cutting edge techniques to tweak the genomes of human embryos. The new research, […]
Continue readingCalbuco volcano eruption – Expert reaction
The eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile – for the first time in over 40 years – is causing […]
Continue readingSugar, carbohydrates, exercise and obesity – Expert reaction
US and South African scientists question whether we can overcome an unhealthy diet through exercise alone. In an editorial in the British […]
Continue readingScientists sequencing DNA of endangered tuatara – Dominion Post
The Dominion Post‘s Olivia Wannan looks at how sequencing DNA from the tuatara could help conservationists develop a better way to bring […]
Continue readingNZ Vets call for national cat strategy – Expert reaction
Should cats be registered like dogs? Microchipped? Kept indoors? New Zealand vets are calling for a nationwide strategy to protect […]
Continue readingSorting antiques from modern shams – Stuff.co.nz
Nikki Macdonald reports in Stuff.co.nz how the radiocarbon dating lab in Lower Hutt gave the 26000 Vodka brand its name, confirmed […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Funding new medicines in NZ – Expert reaction
Funding new medicines in New Zealand can take over eight years and recommending a drug as high priority does not […]
Continue readingBizarre deep-sea creature washes ashore in Dunedin
The Otago Daily Times reports that a rare serpent-like specimen, known as an oarfish, has been found on the beach […]
Continue readingNZ startup creates 3D-printed, battery-powered rocket engine
Rocket Lab, the Auckland-based aerospace company, unveiled its latest innovation at the US Space Symposium this week: a 3D-printed, battery-powered rocket engine. Rocket Lab […]
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