New research from the University of Otago, published in the journal Pediatrics yesterday, has found that a lack of sleep […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
SMC Media Tracker: Climate change, cancer big in October
Each month from October onwards, the Science Media Centre will be tracking science-related key words that appear in the country’s […]
Continue readingNeural correlates of hate
New research published this week by scientists at the University College London looks at the neural correlates of hate. Seventeen […]
Continue readingNew Research: Heart attack deaths tied to defective gene
University of Otago Christchurch scientists have identified a genetic defect in male patients that nearly doubles the risk of death […]
Continue readingRising CO2 means faster ocean acidification
Australian marine scientists claim rising carbon dioxide levels in the world’s ocean could deal a “disastrous blow” to coral reefs, […]
Continue readingRunning Hot ’08 – focus on emerging scientists
October 29 – 31, Wellington The Running Hot conference kicks off tomorrow (October 29) and will bring together emerging scientists […]
Continue readingMethane research inspired by NZ farmers
Greenhouse gases produced by cow burps are growing at a faster rate than the man-made emissions responsible for global warming, […]
Continue readingNew Research: Promising new weight loss drug
A study published in The Lancet on 23 October investigates the effects of a new drug, tesofensine, on weight loss […]
Continue readingPeople are going bananas over a new diet
A new diet has been attracting coverage in the press. The ‘Morning Banana Diet’ devised by Japanese pharmacist Sumiko Watanabe […]
Continue readingDiabetes drug could help people with diabetes
A new diabetes drug that could extend the life of people with Type 2 diabetes and reduce complications is due […]
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