A year on from the November 14 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the upper South Island and Wellington, scientists are […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Inaugural CRI science awards
Science New Zealand, the body that represents the country’s seven Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), hosted its inaugural national awards at […]
Continue readingNZ’s water systems vulnerable to climate change – In the News
New Zealand’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure have asset values well over $20 billion, but much of it was not designed […]
Continue readingMarine reserve boosts snapper numbers outside its borders – In the News
Whether or not marine reserves help the unprotected sea creatures beyond their borders has been hotly contested, but new research […]
Continue reading‘Killer’ toothaches for captive orca – In the News
Captive orca have terrible teeth, mostly caused by chewing concrete and steel tank surfaces, according to research that photographed the […]
Continue readingKids bombarded with junk food, booze ads – In the News
How to track the quantity of junk food and alcohol advertising kids are exposed to? Stick a camera on them. […]
Continue readingNew Zealand’s top researchers honoured – In the News
Outstanding New Zealander researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Dinner, held in […]
Continue readingOcean acidification threatens marine species – In the News
Scientists monitoring New Zealand’s waters for ten years have tracked changes in ocean acidification that pose a threat to marine […]
Continue readingKea check out objects to solve tricky tasks – In the News
Kea are known for their cleverness and curiosity, but a new study has shown that exploring new objects helps the […]
Continue readingKeeping climate change to 1.5C still possible – In the News
It might still be possible to meet the 1.5°C temperature target set by the Paris Agreement, scientists say, but we […]
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