Large waves generated by ocean storms have a greater impact on the breakup and retreat of sea ice than previously […]
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Lancet global obesity report – experts respond
A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]
Continue readingNational Statement of Science Investment
How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]
Continue readingMoving Beyond R&D – New Zealand Herald
Research & development funding is not a magic bullet, say Associate Professor Suvi Nenonen and Professor Kaj Storbacka, from the […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: The Kiwi’s ‘bizzare’ closest relative
A new study has found that Kiwi’s closest relative is the now extinct 2.3-metre tall elephant bird from Madagascar. The […]
Continue readingE-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds
People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]
Continue readingHigh court decision on GMOs – experts respond
What is a genetically modified organism? New Zealand’s legal system is struggling with the question in the face of emerging […]
Continue readingMoa, kiwi lost flight independently
Flightless birds of a feather don’t always flock together, at least in an evolutionary sense. While the moa and kiwi […]
Continue readingMedical ethics and unconscious patients – experts respond
Should we be concerned over the involvement of unconscious patients in medical research in New Zealand? The front page of […]
Continue readingMedicinal cannabis debated
TVNZ’s Sunday programme explored the issue of medicinal marijuana this weekend, interviewing Kiwi parents who believe medicinal cannabis is the […]
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