A new report from the New Zealand Initiative – the first of three – suggests recreational fishers might face greater […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Call to arms to avert climate change losses – In the News
A group of international scientists – including a New Zealander – is calling for a global effort to help predict […]
Continue readingPromising steps toward gonorrhoea vaccine – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a vaccine used to protect Kiwis against Meningococcal B also provides some protection […]
Continue readingScience shines at awards
Four scientists were honoured on Thursday at an awards ceremony that also recognised one of New Zealand’s historic science stars. […]
Continue readingCall for tighter rules on advertising food to kids – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland say New Zealand should adopt stricter criteria to stop the advertising of unhealthy foods […]
Continue readingShould NZ ban triclosan in antibacterial soaps? – In the News
Following the United States FDA banning some antibacterial products, like handsoaps, because they contain an environmentally-damaging ingredient – the debate […]
Continue readingAre we alone in the universe? – In the News
Ahead of a public talk by international experts on Great Barrier Island this weekend, NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton […]
Continue readingEast Coast ‘quake and tsunami warning – In the News
An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape was widely felt across the North Island and prompted […]
Continue readingCourt upholds GMO ruling – In the News
The High Court has upheld a ruling allowing regional councils to determine whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be banned […]
Continue readingSugar, diet and obesity – In the News
Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]
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