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Tsunami risk from Chilean earthquake – experts respond
A two metre-high tsunami has been generated after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off Chile earlier today. […]
Continue readingEbola virus in West Africa – experts respond
An outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa is gaining international attention, with latest reports indicating that a total […]
Continue readingIPCC Report on climate impacts and adaptation – experts respond
After lengthy talks, scientists and government representatives meeting in Yokohama have now finalised the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s […]
Continue readingPests costing economy and environment – RSNZ paper
Weeds, wasps, rats and sea squirts are among a swarm of pests and diseases that represent a growing threat to […]
Continue readingConcern over Kauri dieback disease in Coromandel
Kauri dieback disease has been detected in the Coromandel Peninsula, a part of the country previously thought to be free […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Do-it-yourself climate modelling
Any Australian and New Zealander with a home computer and an internet connection will soon be able to power up […]
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Influenza A H1N1 in New Zealand – Experts respond
A number of cases of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 (commonly dubbed swine flu) have been recently reported in New […]
Continue readingScientists and Science Communication – Prof Shaun Hendy
Scientists need to step up and share their expertise in a crisis, writes Prof Shaun Hendy, University of Auckland physics […]
Continue readingVideo games and aggression in children – experts respond
Time spent playing violent video games may be linked to aggressive thoughts and behavior in children, according to a new […]
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