There is a real problem in New Zealand with immunisation rates, as highlighted in the Unicef’s State of the World’s […]
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The European Food Safety Authority has just released its scientific report on the potential health impact of B-casomorphins and related […]
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Fossil remains of giant snakes 13 metres long and weighing around a tonne have been discovered in an ancient rainforest […]
Continue readingRMA shake up: environmental concerns highlighted
A wrap-up of commentary on the changes to the Resource Management Act revealed by the Government yesterday. The Press: Lobby […]
Continue readingNZ scientist sheds light on the Pantheon’s true purpose
This week’s New Scientist magazine features research from University of Otago researcher Robert Hannah suggests Rome’s beloved Pantheon, originally built […]
Continue readingGlobal Warming’s “evil twin” – ocean acidification
Three New Zealand marine experts have joined scientists from around the world in signing the Monaco Declaration, which aims to […]
Continue readingThe week ahead in science (to Feb 5)
Dear science reporters, Upcoming events, new research and SMC backgrounders and a taste of what might be on the news […]
Continue readingNIWA’s climate outlook to April
La Niña continues, with mild conditions nationally, and likely dry in the south NIWA – A moderate La Niña in […]
Continue readingSpa-like seawater conditions 50 million years ago
GNS Science: If you lived in New Zealand 50 million years ago, you would have been able to enjoy a […]
Continue reading“Irreversible” climate change no argument for giving up
A new study of the long-term effects of CO2 emissions on climate by a group of US and European scientists […]
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