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Anti-GM wheat group stirs debate in UK – experts respond
Independent scientists have commented on an open letter from UK researchers whose field trial of genetically modified wheat has been […]
Continue readingUK scientists call on anti-GM group to reconsider threats
“Reconsider before it is too late” is the request put forward in an open letter from UK scientists whose field […]
Continue readingTertiary science funding boost – Radio NZ
For Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, education reporter John Gerritsen covers the announcement from government that the upcoming budget will […]
Continue readingScience education needs improvement – report
A report released today by the Education Review Office shows that only 27 percent of schools have highly effective or […]
Continue readingScion’s Warren Parker on GM pine attack
In his monthly column for the Daily Post, Scion CEO Warren Parker addresses some of the “groundless” claims of anti-GE […]
Continue readingWind farms affect local temperature
The turbulence created by power-generating wind turbines may have an impact on local climate, suggests new research. A new study […]
Continue readingBerries may reduce cognitive decline – experts respond
New research has found that eating antioxidant-rich berries could delay age-related cognitive decline by up to two and half years. […]
Continue readingNZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study
Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]
Continue readingMarine protection a ‘diplomatic process’ – Gareth Morgan
Economist Gareth Morgan and his associate Geoff Simmons write about the pitfalls of campaigning for Marine Protected Areas in today’s […]
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