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Expert Reactions | Published: 23 January 201328 January 2013

A campaign launched by economist Gareth Morgan to raise awareness about the impact of cats on native wildlife has elicited […]

In the News | Published: 23 January 2013

A campaign calling for more awareness over the impact of cats on native bird life has garnered international attention thanks […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 January 201326 July 2018

Tableware made from melamine-containing plastics may leach some of the compound into food if it is served hot, according to […]

Blog | Published: 22 January 201305 February 2013

UPDATED: A second scholarship covering course fees is now available. See below for more details. Announcing the dates of the […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 18 January 201318 January 2013

On the Australian science commentary site The Conversation, climatologists from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology spell out the situation for […]

In the News | Published: 18 January 201318 January 2013

A comprehensive review of research examining the link between sugar intake and weight has confirmed that the sweet stuff plays […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 January 2013

Not one, but two infectious diseases have been raising concerns among New Zealand experts as they prepare for the 2013 […]

In the News | Published: 15 January 201315 January 2013

A Norwegian economist has questioned the findings of a highly publicised New Zealand study which found a causal link between […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 January 201317 January 2013

Heavy cannabis use during the teenage years may not be directly responsible for lower IQ, says a researcher questioning the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 January 201309 January 2013

The Australian Science Media Centre has collected extensive commentary from experts on a range of issues relating to the heatwave […]