In the New Zealand Herald lecturer in primary teacher education at the University of Auckland, Dr Fiona Ell, reflects on […]
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Do gender stereotypes reflect physical differences in men’s and women’s brains? A study finding different patterns of connectivity in men’s […]
Continue readingRena oil spill effects and response – reports released
Two years of monitoring show few signs of long-term environmental damage from the Rena disaster. Initial results from a long-term […]
Continue readingWiFi and brain cancer risk – experts respond
A New Zealand-based lobby group Safer Wireless Technology New Zealand Incorporated (also known as Ban the Tower) is urging the Government […]
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GM maize and cancer study retracted – experts respond
A controversial study on the effects of genetically modified maize on rats has now been retracted by the publishing journal. […]
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The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, has written about the role of science in society in […]
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Outstanding New Zealand researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society of New Zealand 2013 Research Honours event, […]
Continue readingNZ to play key role in SKA telescope
New Zealand research groups have been confirmed to play a critical role in the development one of the the world’s […]
Continue readingSmokefee 2025? More action needed
In a comment article for the New Zealand Herald two leading public health academics explain what is needed to achieve […]
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A report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has highlighted the negative impact farming practices are having on New […]
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