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Author: John Kerr

What can be done to stop lake snot? – Dr Marc Schallenberg

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 20 June 201620 June 2016

We need to fund more research into an algae clogging southern lakes says University of Otago’s Dr Marc Schallenberg on […]

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Govt cyber security spend welcome – Dr Ian Welch

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 20 June 2016

In the New Zealand Herald Victoria University Wellington cyber security researcher Dr Ian Welch welcomes increased government investment in cyber […]

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Little impact from 90-day hiring law – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 June 201617 June 2016

Laws introducing a 90-day trial period for newly hired employees have had little impact on the labour market, finds new […]

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‘Very hot’ drinks probably cause cancer, coffee redeemed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 June 201615 August 2018

The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer but that drinking very hot […]

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Unstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 June 201603 May 2017

New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]

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Record year for HRC health funding – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 15 June 201603 May 2017

Woolly bandages, ear infections and e-cigarettes are just a few of the subjects to be investigated by recipients of funding […]

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Artificial light drowning out the stars – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 14 June 201603 May 2017

The “New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness” published Science Advances this week reveals that the Milky Way is […]

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Lifestyle factors drive global stroke cost – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 June 201603 May 2017

Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]

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Trampoline injuries bounce up in spring – in the News

In the News  |  Published: 10 June 2016

Trampoline-related injuries drop in the winter but bounce back in spring, finds a New Zealand study. The research, published today […]

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Increasing deceased organ donation rates – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 June 201603 May 2017

The government has released a discussion document outlining plans to boost New Zealand’s comparatively low rate of deceased organ donation. […]

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