New Kiwi research has found that biofouling mussels may be more likely to make their home on the hull of […]
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Prof Marc Wilson on the End of the World
Associate Professor Marc Wilson, from the Department of Psychology, Victoria University, talked to TVNZ’s Breakfast show about the Mayan calendar, […]
Continue readingSMC Heads Up to 2 Feb: Funding, depressing overtime, SCANZ 2012 and more…
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingAnatomy of a disaster: preliminary report on the February 22, 2011 Christchurch quake
Scientists have confirmed in a new research paper on last year’s disastrous February 22 Christchurch aftershock that computer modelling showed […]
Continue readingBiofuel outfit LanzaTech secures further funding
LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, has closed its latest funding round with investments totaling […]
Continue readingDr Mike Joy on ‘Clean & Green’ NZ
Dr Mike Joy, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Environmental Science at Massey University, chastises New Zealand for not walking the […]
Continue readingThe Depressing truth about overtime
The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day […]
Continue readingMen more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment
A new study has shown that men are more likely than women to develop a mild form of mental impairment […]
Continue readingUK call for memorial to top NZ scientist
A campaign has begun in Britain for a memorial there to the scientist who led New Zealand’s contribution to the […]
Continue readingPackaging chemicals weaken vaccinations- experts respond
New research shows that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and fast-food […]
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