Why do some people staunchly maintain their beliefs in the face of irrefutable evidence to the contrary? Journalist Chris Mooney […]
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Experts respond: too much TV increases heart risk
A recent Australian study has validated what what mothers around the world have been saying for decades: ‘stop watching TV […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Maternal diet and obesity
New Zealand scientists have helped establish a link between a mother’s diet while pregnant and the probability that her child […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Kiwi linguists making headlines
Not one, but two high-profile research articles were published this week by linguists from Auckland University, and have received extensive […]
Continue readingMore Christchurch buildings marked for demolition
As more buildings in Christchurch are tagged for demolition, NZ Herald reporter Paul Harper looks at what the future holds […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Bipolar Disorder and Catherine Zeta-Jones
The recent announcement from Catherine Zeta-Jones that she suffers from bipolar disorder has thrust the condition into the limelight. But […]
Continue readingCRI mergers ‘could send scientist overseas’
The Government is looking at merging Crown Research Institutes in a attempt to cut costs and increase efficiency. Writing for […]
Continue readingStillbirth – New Zealand’s quiet epidemic
Today the Lancet published its comprehensive article series on stillbirth, drawing attention to the understated global prevalence of the phenomenon. […]
Continue readingRebuilding Christchurch – earthquake engineers call for rethink
Engineers are calling for a rethink in building design and standards in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes. Designing to […]
Continue readingDoC defends kakapo against ecological triage
An Australian ecologist has suggested that efforts to prevent the extinction of the native kakapo should be abandoned in favour […]
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