Buried in sediment under an ancient crater lake in Central Otago, fossilised leaves have helped Kiwi researchers find the long-term […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
No ‘silver bullet’ for agricultural emissions – In the News
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her latest report on Wednesday, this time turning her attention […]
Continue readingWaikato proposes new medical school – In the News
A third medical school, based in Waikato, has been proposed as a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and […]
Continue readingInternational agreement to curb greenhouse gases – In the News
Dignitaries meeting in Kigali have pledged to phase-out the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air […]
Continue readingRehab worked for Rena penguins – In the News
When the Rena grounded off the coast of Tauranga in October 2011, little blue penguins were the most seriously affected […]
Continue reading‘No sugary drinks’ logo launched – In the News
Public health researchers and doctors have pushed for a sugary-drink free New Zealand at a symposium in Wellington. The FIZZ […]
Continue readingMaud Island pest-free again – In the News
An island in the Marlborough Sounds has been restored to its predator-free status after an eradication operation successfully removed mice. […]
Continue readingOtago scientists make cervical cancer discovery – In the News
Researchers at the University of Otago have made new gains in learning about one of the main viruses that causes […]
Continue readingNZ ratifies Paris Agreement – In the News
New Zealand became the 63rd country to ratify the Paris Agreement – getting in ahead of the European Union and […]
Continue readingGovt plan to boost kiwi – In the News
The Government has announced a plan to boost wild kiwi numbers to more than 100,000 by 2030 – about 30,000 […]
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