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In the News | Published: 17 May 2012

A new study in Nature reports that two people with tetraplegia were able to reach for and grasp objects in […]

In the News | Published: 16 May 201216 May 2012

The future of resources found on – or under – the seabed surrounding New Zealand has been the focus of […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 May 201227 February 2020

Did you know that 96 percent of New Zealand is underwater? New Zealand’s ocean territory is vast. Its EEZ (Exclusive […]

In the News | Published: 14 May 201214 May 2012

A segment on today’s Nine to Noon on Radio New Zealand examines the issue of science teaching in primary schools […]

Blog | Published: 11 May 2012

The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 May 201210 May 2012

A genetic analysis of several strains of the Psa bacterium, conducted by American and Italian scientists, suggests a Chinese origin […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 May 201210 May 2012

A project to map the Weddell Sea area of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet from the air has revealed that […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 May 201210 May 2012

Sea-level rise is coming, and planning for it is already underway, but coastal development across New Zealand relies on sea-level […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 May 2012

Environment officials say they have no plans to continue creating a National Environmental Standard (NES) for future sea level rise […]

In the News | Published: 07 May 201210 May 2012

A study by Kiwi and US researchers, published in Tree Physiology, shows that warmer urban nights can increase tree growth. Native […]