Paul Gorman writes in The Press about a west Coast tree stump which suggests that the Alpine Fault is moving […]
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NZ Herald: ‘Magic’ process turns kiwifruit into gold
Michael Dickison writes in the New Zealand Herald about work by NZ scientists which has allowed kiwifruit to be turned […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Are you descended from Neanderthals?
An article in the NZ Herald looks at whether we may be descended, at least in part, from Neanderthals, and […]
Continue readingODT: Government energy policy criticised
Stu Oldham writes in the Otago Daily Times about criticism of government’s Draft NZ Energy Strategy, including that it is […]
Continue readingThe Press: Future here now for women with gynaecological cancers
Rebecca Todd writes in The Press about a surgeon in Christchurch who, for the first time, is using a robot […]
Continue reading3 News: Garlic eaters can breathe a sigh of relief
Scientists have discovered the best way to counteract the odour that results from eating garlic: drinking milk. Drinking milk while […]
Continue reading3 News: Heavy drinkers live longer?
Dan Satherley reports for 3 News on recent research showing that heavy drinkers are less likely to die than teetotallers. […]
Continue readingODT: Financial stress causing poor diets
Ellie Constantine writes in the Otago Daily Times about research which suggests that poor dietary choices have more to do […]
Continue readingThe Press: The nanotech revolution in NZ
Glenda Lewis of The Press writes about an upcoming talk by visiting scientist and nanotech pioneer Dr Don Eigler, who […]
Continue readingDom Post/Stuff: Research shows natural cancer therapies don’t cure, says expert
Kiran Chug of the Dominion Post writes that a medical expert is warning the public that complementary therapies not only […]
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