New research from the University of Otago examines how underwear fabric tears under experimental conditions, aiming to provide forensic data […]
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Ajit Jogi, a senior Indian Congress leader who was wheelchair bound for 8 years, is back on his feet thanks […]
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New research published in the leading journal Nature has started the difficult process picking apart the underlying genetic factors that […]
Continue readingGovt boosts youth spending to increase resilience of teens
Government proposals to spend $62 million on mental health issues among the nation’s young people includes money budgeted for schools, […]
Continue readingNew York Times on NZ’s education exportation
An article by journalist Liz Gooch in the Asia/Pacific section of today’s New York Times examines New Zealand’s efforts to […]
Continue readingOtago scientists tracing Psa’s pathway across border
Samples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland in 2009 and 2010 contain DNA from […]
Continue readingKea at risk from lead poisoning
The kea’s habit of pecking and pulling at curious materials may be exposing the native bird to dangerous amounts of […]
Continue readingInquiry will clear the air on fracking – editorial
The editorial in today’s (Tuesday 3rd April) New Zealand Herald welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s announcement of an […]
Continue readingSMC Heads-Up: Farewell Sir Paul, innovation defined and IPCC on extreme weather
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingLooking into the future of NZ innovation – Chris Barton
The New Zealand Herald’s Chris Barton takes a close look at innovation in New Zealand and peers into the future […]
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