A new study published in Nature suggests that consuming commonly used artificial sweeteners may actually increase the body’s post-meal uptake of […]
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MBIE funding for New Zealand science
The government has announced the recipients of the 2014 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment funding round, injecting $139 million […]
Continue readingScientists examine colossal squid at Te Papa
Scientists from Te Papa and AUT University have dissected a colossal squid, streamed live online earlier today, to find out more […]
Continue readingSuspected Ebola case in Australia – experts respond
A 25 year old Australian man, who has recently returned from a visit to the Ebola-affected Congo, has been admitted […]
Continue readingPot-smoking teens less likely to finish high school
Frequent teenage cannabis use is linked with less educational achievement and other problems later in life, according to New Zealand […]
Continue readingOzone loss slows, new climate impacts loom – global report
Destruction of the planet’s protective ozone layer is slowing, according to the latest scientific assessment, but full impacts on global […]
Continue readingSleeping pills and Alzheimer’s disease – experts respond
Long term use of benzodiazepines widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, such as Valium and Xanax, is associated with an […]
Continue readingTeen cannabis use and poor life outcomes – experts respond
Frequent teenage cannabis use is linked with less educational achievement and other problems later in life, according to new New […]
Continue readingIncreased DOC predator control in the news
The media attention is back on pests such as rats and stoats as the Department of Conservation (DOC) gears up […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Predator plague, beech mast and 1080
The largest 1080 predator control operation ever attempted in New Zealand will be carried out in Kahurangi National Park later […]
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