New Zealanders rate science highly and consider it important for the country’s international competitiveness, improving health and preserving the environment, […]
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Public attitudes to science and technology – key takeaways
The latest Nielsen survey to gauge New Zealanders’ attitudes towards science and technology is the largest and most thorough one yet […]
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Recent claims that certain plant-derived chemicals can fight cancer are not backed up by the evidence, says a natural remedies […]
Continue readingMediterranean diet and telomere length – experts respond
According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal eating a Mediterranean diet might help extend your lifespan. […]
Continue reading2014 Science Prize winners in the news
The prestigious 2014 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives along with celebrating and encouraging the […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s 2014 science prizes presented
The prestigious 2014 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which recognises the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives along with celebrating and encouraging the achievements […]
Continue readingSaluting a science communication star – Dr Michelle Dickinson
by Peter Griffin, SMC Manager University of Auckland nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s […]
Continue readingWater won’t beat new booze limit – The Dominion Post
From today, the drink-drive limit has been lowered to 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath or 50 milligrams per 100ml […]
Continue readingForgotten bones lead to ancient penguin species
Both the New Zealand Herald and Radio New Zealand have today covered the story of a newly identified species of […]
Continue readingSea level rise report in the news
A new report outlining the science behind the future’s inevitable sea level rise – and how it will impact on New […]
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