Two new studies published in Science this week show that honey and bumble bees are negatively affected by a widely-used […]
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IPCC report prepares for extreme weather
Evidence suggests that climate change has led to changes in climate extremes such as heat waves, record high temperatures and, […]
Continue readingPCE launches fracking inquiry
Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has confirmed that her office will undertake an inquiry into the issue […]
Continue readingAre regular chocolate eaters really thinner?
Recent research showing a link between moderate chocolate consumption and body mass index has received wide spread coverage in the […]
Continue readingDolphins protected in reserves, but still at risk of extinction
New research has shown the survival of Hector’s dolphins in Marine Protected Areas is slightly increasing due to a lack […]
Continue readingColossal squid shows big eyes help evade predatory whales
Overseas researchers have advanced a startling explanation of the dinner-plate-sized eyes in the world’s biggest specimen of the deep-water colossal […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan’s legacy
A Stuff.co.nz opinion article by technology writer Pat Pilcher highlights the challenge that “scientific rock star” Sir Paul Callaghan has […]
Continue readingProf Michael Baker on infectious disease in New Zealand
The lead author of research which revealed New Zealand’s dramatic rise in infectious disease talks with Nine to Noon’s Kathryn […]
Continue readingNew Zealand farewells Prof Sir Paul Callaghan
Scientist and business visionary Prof Sir Paul Callaghan died in the company of his family at home in Wellington at […]
Continue readingIn memory of Sir Paul Callaghan – scientist, businessman, visionary for a better New Zealand
Professor Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, 64, one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists, died in Wellington today having fought a […]
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