New research investigating adolescent cannabis use and its effect on IQ later in life has been widely covered in the […]
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Teen cannabis use and IQ – experts respond
The persistent, dependent use of marijuana during adolescence has been linked to later declines in an individual’s intelligence, attention and […]
Continue readingSeabed mining in the NZ Herald
In the New Zealand Herald Andy Kenworthy takes a look at seabed mining and the EEZ – an issue covered […]
Continue readingAstronaut Neil Armstrong dies, 82
The First man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, has died following complications from cardiovascular surgery. On July 20, […]
Continue readingSMC Heads-Up: Science and government, TOV report and L’Oreal awards
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingSir Peter Gluckman’s report on the Transit of Venus
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor this week presented a report summarising the discussions around science and society that took […]
Continue readingFracking discussed on RNZ’s Nine to Noon
For Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon, Kathryn Ryan talks to Drew Hutton, president of the Lock The Gate Alliance […]
Continue readingGareth Hughes responds to Smith on fracking
Last week MP Nick Smith wrote an opinion piece on fracking which featured in several newspapers. Now Green MP Gareth […]
Continue readingNZ Researcher wins L’Oréal Women in Science Fellowship
Dr Suetonia Palmer, a senior lecturer at University of Otago, Christchurch, has been recognised with a A$25,000 (NZ$32,480) Fellowship award […]
Continue readingGM environmental benefits undebated – Straight Furrow
In the wake of GM debate raised by an NZ speaking tour by two Australian farmers opposed to GE plants, […]
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