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Author: John Kerr

Fossil find uncovers possible hobbit ancestor – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 09 June 201603 May 2017

Fossilised remains of small-bodied hominins found on the Indonesian island of Flores have been dated to around 700,000 years old […]

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Science recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201603 May 2017

Several prominent New Zealanders have been recognised for their services to science in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating […]

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Nanotechnology in food reports – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 June 201603 May 2017

Nanomaterials currently used in food additives and packaging do not appear to pose a health risk but we will need […]

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Smoking on NZ television – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 01 June 2016

New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]

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Smoking on NZ television – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 201603 May 2017

It might be time to consider an ‘R’ rating for TV shows that depict smoking, say the authors of research […]

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Plain packaging regulations revealed – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 31 May 201631 May 2016

Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]

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Cell phone radiation and cancer in rats – Experts reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201630 May 2016

A new report detailing an increase in tumours in male rats exposed to cell phone radiation has been widely reported […]

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WHO backs Olympics despite Zika letter – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201630 May 2016

An open letter signed by almost 200 health researchers calls on the International Olympic Committee and World Health Organization (WHO) […]

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JOIDES Resolution charts a course for NZ waters – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201603 May 2017

The world’s largest geoscience programme has confirmed that the research ship JOIDES Resolution will undertake several projects exploring the seafloor […]

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BUDGET 2016: Bowel cancer screening

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 May 2016

The national budget announced today reveals an investement in a national bowel screening programme: Budget 2016 invests $39.3 million over […]

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