New research has shown the survival of Hector’s dolphins in Marine Protected Areas is slightly increasing due to a lack […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
New Zealand farewells Prof Sir Paul Callaghan
Scientist and business visionary Prof Sir Paul Callaghan died in the company of his family at home in Wellington at […]
Continue readingIn memory of Sir Paul Callaghan – scientist, businessman, visionary for a better New Zealand
Professor Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, 64, one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists, died in Wellington today having fought a […]
Continue readingStudy describes life for new New Zealanders
The latest report from the The Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study has revealed a wealth of information about […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders shed light on Madagascar’s genetic mystery
New research from a Massey University computational biologist has estimated that the island of Madagascar was settled by just 30 […]
Continue readingWater report makes a splash
A report laying bare the science behind New Zealand’s degraded waterways has received wide media coverage and spurred calls for […]
Continue readingIncreased media focus on fracking
The gas and oil extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing – AKA ‘fracking’ – has received increased media coverage in […]
Continue readingPink terraces discovery confirmed
There has been a swathe of media coverage in the wake of the announcement that GNS Science has gleaned further […]
Continue readingMaui’s dolphins draw media focus
The release of a report that estimates there are only 55 Maui’s dolphins left in the world has caused a […]
Continue readingHunt for remains of Pink & White Terraces continues
Researchers are continuing their quest for detail the remains of the once famous Pink and White Terraces buried at the […]
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