Bob Brockie of the Dominion Post writes about a tsunami which ocurred about 500 years in New Zealand, and its […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
NZ Herald: Anthony Doesburg – Idle time put to work, all in the cause of science
Anthony Doesburg of the New Zealand writes in his latest opinion piece about the the internet and some of its […]
Continue readingNZ Herald/The Independent: Nasa bombs the moon – but where was the fallout?
The New Zealand Herald syndicates an article from Steve Connor of the Independent about the surprising lack of a huge […]
Continue readingMedia 7: Experimental stem cell treatment
In this week’s Media 7, Russell Brand discusses recent news reports of ‘miracle cures’ involving experimental stem cell treatments. He […]
Continue readingThe Marsden Fund 2009 grants: news coverage
The recipients of this year’s Marsden Fund grants have been announced, with some 111 projects gaining $66 million in funding. […]
Continue readingUnlimited magazine: Two features on science
Unlimited interviews Young Scientist of the Year, Victoria University’s John Watt, and looks at the potential for the science sector […]
Continue readingFirst implant of DIABACELL® successful
Yesterday, Living Cell Technologies announced the successful first implant of its DIABECELL® in Auckland. This is the first of 8 […]
Continue reading$66 million in 2009 Marsden Fund grants – full details
Marsden Fund website Proposal Project Contact PI Institution Total 09-AGR-029 Breaking the mould: a novel mechanism of hyphal growth in […]
Continue readingDom Post: Experimental treatment amazes
Kay Blundell of the Dominion Post reports on the positive effects of experimental stem cell treatment on a severely disabled […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Chris de Freitas – The high cost of being unprepared
Dr Chris de Freitas writes in the New Zealand Herald about the dangers of being unprepared for major natural events. […]
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