The vandalism of a pine plantation containing genetically modified trees has been widely covered in the media, raising the profile […]
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Government injects $7m into hazards research
Nearly 20 research projects will split $7 million of taxpayer funding over the next three years as scientists take on […]
Continue readingESR’s future crime scene technology on Radio NZ
For Morning Report, Radio New Zealand science reporter Will Hine talked with experts from Crown Research Institute ESR about the […]
Continue readingToxic plants, endangered animals identified in traditional Chinese medicines
A DNA analysis of several traditional Chinese medicine products has revealed illegal and potentially toxic ingredients. A new study, published […]
Continue readingGM pine tree trials vandalised – experts respond
UPDATED: Genetically-modified radiata pine trees have been destroyed at a facility in Rotorua operated by the Crown research institute Scion […]
Continue readingIndonesian quake in the New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald‘s Paul Harper rounds up the scientific response to last night’s quake and tsunami warning in Indonesia. […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Indonesian quakes and tsunami risk
Following last night’s earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, the global network of Science Media Centres collected the following expert […]
Continue readingNational science conference to consider emerging scientists
Uncertainty in the science sector and a lack of opportunities for “emerging scientists” are hurting some young researchers, says a […]
Continue readingPolitical pressure may split SKA between two continents
Political lobbying may claw back some chance for New Zealand to participate in the $US2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA), […]
Continue readingDental x-rays linked to brain cancer – experts respond
New research has drawn a link between a history dental x-ray imaging and incidence of meningioma, a type of brain […]
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