This morning on Radio New Zealand Morning Report scientists and politicians discussed science funding in New Zealand the and difficulties […]
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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which combine recognition and prize money of $1 million, have been presented in Wellington today. […]
Continue readingMedia focus on fracking following report
The release of a much-anticipated report into the oil and gas extraction technique ‘fracking’ has stimulated public discussion on the […]
Continue readingTraumatic brain injury rates underestimated – NZ study
Worldwide incidence of traumatic brain injury could be six times higher than previous estimates, according to new research based on […]
Continue readingTongariro erupts
An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings
In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]
Continue readingPure Advantage ‘Green Growth’ report in the news
A report launched today by the business initiative Pure Advantage lays out a number of opportunities to boost New Zealand’s […]
Continue readingTech Institute to be named ‘Callaghan Innovation’
The Advance Technology Institute currently being established by the government will be called Callaghan Innovation, in honour of the late […]
Continue readingMilk product tracking methods developed
Kiwi scientists have developed a clever way of identifying the origins of milk and milk powder, offering a new tool […]
Continue readingGenomic data and society
The Science Media Centre’s recent briefing on ‘unravelleing your genome‘ has resulted in several media stories highlighting some of the […]
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