An international report from the United Nation’s World Meterological Organization (WMO) has highlighted growing evidence of a warming climate that […]
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Jacqueline Rowarth on global food security and NZ
Jacqueline Rowarth, Professor of Agribusiness at the University of Waikato, highlights New Zealand’s importance as a food producer in a […]
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The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which combine recognition and prize money of $1 million, have been presented in Wellington today. […]
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The release of a much-anticipated report into the oil and gas extraction technique ‘fracking’ has stimulated public discussion on the […]
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The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released her report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The PCE’s report […]
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Worldwide incidence of traumatic brain injury could be six times higher than previous estimates, according to new research based on […]
Continue readingProf Jim Mann calls for govt to ‘wake up’ on diabetes
Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago berates authorities for their lack action and engagement on the issue of […]
Continue readingRoyal Society medals honour top scientists
The New Zealand Research Honours Dinner, an annual awards evening celebrating top New Zealand researchers, was held in Auckland this […]
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An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings
In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]
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