Auckland is abuzz with science as a number of high-level conferences kick off in the city. The events are taking […]
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Sir Peter Gluckman on science and policy
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, is this week hosting and chairing the Science Advice to Governments […]
Continue readingFluoridation safe, effective – report
A comprehensive report on the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation aims to put to rest concerns and misinformation […]
Continue readingBárðarbunga volcano – experts respond
Locals and holidaymakers have been evacuated from areas near the Icelandic volcano Bárðarbunga, which has been threatening to erupt for the last few days. […]
Continue readingSuperbug control measures questioned
The jury is still out on the effectiveness of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug control policies in hospitals, according to […]
Continue readingTuatara’s distant relative also survived asteroid
New fossils from South America overturn the current thinking that the tuatara was the only species of its kind to […]
Continue readingAntibiotics and heart deaths – experts respond
One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics – clarithromycin – is linked with an increased risk of heart deaths, suggests a […]
Continue readingKiwis help tackle Aussie pests
New Zealand-designed software created to predict and tackle mouse outbreaks is being trialled in Australia. MouseAlert.org.au is a new, interactive website based on […]
Continue readingAntarctic science in the New Zealand Herald
Ahead of next week’s Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research biennial meeting in Auckland, the New Zealand Herald‘s Jamie Morton highlights […]
Continue readingSanitised hands don’t stop sick days
Compared to good hand washing practice, using hand sanitisers does not reduce school sick leave in children, suggests New Zealand-led […]
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