In an Australian first, the Victorian Government announced yesterday it would legalise marijuana for the treatment of medical conditions including […]
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Weighty neutrino discovery wins Nobel – Expert Reaction
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2015 has been awarded to two researchers who unravelled the mystery of the neutrino […]
Continue readingNeo-nic pesticides need more examination – Morning Report
Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report examines the issue of neonicotinoid pesticides and their impact on New Zealand’s beehives. Lois Williams […]
Continue readingNational science strategy – In the News
The National Statement of Science Investment, launched yesterday, has been widely covered by New Zealand media. The document lays out […]
Continue readingScience strategy launched – Expert Reaction
The Government has laid out its strategy for science over the next decade in a new National Statement of Science […]
Continue readingMarsden Fund under the microscope – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s leading ‘blue skies’ research fund boosts Kiwi science, but could be tweaked for greater efficiency, says a new […]
Continue readingCalcium and bone health – Expert reaction
Calcium gives you strong bones, right? Not according to new Kiwi research. Increasing calcium intake through diet or supplements should […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary – Expert reaction
The Kermadec Islands and surrounding ocean – one of the Pacific’s most diverse and pristine marine environments – is to […]
Continue readingLiquid water on Mars – Expert reaction
Salty streaks identified by an orbiting spacecraft could be the first solid evidence of liquid water – a key ingredient […]
Continue readingMicrobes influence wine flavours – NZ research
Why do wines taste different? A new New Zealand study shows that a wine’s terroir – the unique combination of […]
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