In a speech given in Wellington last night, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor discussed how […]
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Peter Gluckman on Integrity in Science
Last night, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, gave a speech about climate change and the […]
Continue readingHRC: $81.88 million for health research
The Health Research Council (HRC) today announced an investment of $81.88 million into health research. The money, which will go […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Kids’ cold medicines warning
In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Health fears force Govt rethink on Ritalin use
Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about changing guidelines for the use of Ritalin (and other copies of […]
Continue readingRNZ: New types of grasses being used to keep birds away
Grazzlanz Technology, based in Palmerston North, has received funding to continue research into the commercial development of specific grasses which […]
Continue readingSwine flu: nearly a third of us immune
A study of the spread of swine flu during the pandemic shows that almost a third of New Zealanders (1.26 […]
Continue readingOil drilling and exploration in NZ’s deep waters
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Thurs 10 June, 11 am (NZT) Over past decades, the drive to discover large new petroleum reserves […]
Continue readingBurger diet boosts kids’ asthma and wheeze risk – Experts respond
AusSMC: New research from Europe suggests eating three or more burgers a week may boost a child’s risk of asthma […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Islands in Pacific are growing, study says
Eloise Gibson writes in the New Zealand Herald about a study of Pacific Islands over the last few decades which […]
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