An editorial in the Nelson Mail talks about the importance of science to New Zealand, the challenges being faced by […]
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TVNZ/One News: Chemical-free cosmetic created in NZ
AgResearch scientists have discovered a the formula for a new cosmetic, which can be made without the use of chemicals […]
Continue readingDom Post: Kiwi aids climate-change research overhaul
Kiran Chug of the Dominion Post reports that a local scientist, Professor Martin Manning, is part of an international team […]
Continue readingClimate scenarios overhaul – Nature
A proposal for the next generation of climate scenarios for projecting future change features in this week’s Nature. This paper, […]
Continue reading‘IPCC: Cherish it, tweak it, scrap it?’ – scientists respond
In response to intensifying calls for reform of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), five influential climatologists have stepped […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: Scientists gloomy about profession
A survey conducted by the Association of Scientists shows that less than half of NZ scientists would recommend the profession […]
Continue readingDargaville News: Energy plans jeopardise snapper population
Rose Stirling of the Dargaville News reports that Crest Energy’s plan to build a tidal power station in the Kaipara […]
Continue readingDom Post: ‘Big four’ cancer cases slow down but other forms look set to rise
Greer McDonald of the Dominion Post reports that the rise in cancer appears to have levelled out, but only overall. […]
Continue readingManawatu Standard: Prevention a great policy
Janine Rankin of the Manawatu Standard reports on the start of efforts to immunise those most at risk from swine […]
Continue readingScience and innovation ‘key elements of economic agenda’ – PM John Key
In his opening speech to Parliament, Prime Minister John Key has signaled increased spending for science and innovation as part […]
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