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$85m awarded in Marsden Fund grants – In the News
A total of 136 research projects from around New Zealand, ranging from virtual pregnancy to studying volcanoes from a ‘waka-lab’, […]
Continue readingSouth Island marine reserves recommended – Expert reaction
Following three years of work, the South-East Marine Protection Forum has presented its final report on marine protection for the […]
Continue readingYellow-eyed penguins could disappear from mainland – In the News
One of New Zealand’s iconic species, the yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho, could disappear from the mainland within decades unless there […]
Continue readingDe-extinction: Sci-Fi or reality? – In the News
New Zealand scientists have cemented their role at the forefront of discussions around de-extinctions with a leading role in a […]
Continue readingOtago researchers take control of atoms – In the News
Physicists at the University of Otago have found a way to control individual atoms, making them appear wherever they command. […]
Continue readingRabbit virus might be released in Otago – In the News
The Otago Regional Council has approved funding for the potential release of a virus to target the region’s rabbits. Update: […]
Continue readingLifestyle changes could cut bowel cancer burden – In the News
Targeting six lifestyle factors could considerably reduce bowel cancer rates, according to a new study investigating risk factors for the […]
Continue readingEarthquake effect on tourism – Expert Q&A
Over the coming days and weeks the full impact of Monday morning’s Kaikoura earthquake will become apparent. We asked an […]
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 […]
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