One hundred and sixty scientists from around the globe are gathering in Wellington this week to discuss potential projects examining […]
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Unlocking your DNA’s secrets – Nikki MacDonald
An extensive feature article in the weekend’s Dominion Post explores the issue of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. Nikki MacDonald looks […]
Continue readingIVF pioneer Sir Bob Edwards dies, age 87
Robert Edwards, a pioneering fertility scientist whose ground breaking research lead to the success of in-vitro fertilisation, died Wednesday at […]
Continue readingIn the news: Climate change impact on vineyards
Climate change may have a silver lining for grape growers in New Zealand, according to a new global study. The […]
Continue readingWarming climate expands NZ wine country
A warming planet might not be bad news for New Zealand wine growers, according to a new study which predicts […]
Continue readingWhat is the value of science? – NZAS 2013
How has the recent shift towards economic valuation of science and its outputs affected the day-to-day lives of working scientists […]
Continue readingAdélie penguins benefit from warming climate
Warming temperatures from climate change may threaten many polar species, but it seems that Adélie penguins on Beaufort Island in […]
Continue readingHow many other ‘Earths’ are out there?
New Zealand researchers are proposing a new method for identifying and recording Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars, anticipating there could […]
Continue readingBird flu in China – experts respond
Updated: The WHO in China has recorded a total of 11 confirmed cases of human infection with influenza A(H7N9), including […]
Continue readingCrash report highlights at-risk groups
A report on traffic deaths and injuries in greater Auckland has highlighted the communities most at risk of being harmed […]
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