When it comes to healthy food, consumers are often at the mercy of misleading dietary claims from manufacturers. Now researchers […]
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Rising rates of infectious disease a national concern
The publication of hospital data showing a dramatic rise in infectious disease admissions, particularity among Maori, Pacific Islanders and those […]
Continue readingInfectious disease increases highlight inequality
An extensive analysis of New Zealand hospital records has found that admissions for serious infectious diseases increased 51 per cent […]
Continue readingSMC Heads Up to 23 Feb: Quake anniversary, climate leak & SCANZ 2012
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingWellington council focuses on quake resilience
An announcement from the Wellington City Council that it will be examining the city’s earthquake resilience has received wide media […]
Continue readingSteven Joyce on Science and Innovation
In an article for Computerworld, Sarah Putt quizzes the new Minister for Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce, on how the […]
Continue readingClimate sceptic documents leaked – experts respond
UPDATED 21/02/12: The SMC put questions to the Heartland Institute about the veracity of the documents revealed in last week’s […]
Continue readingDr Richard Webby on following the ‘flu
Dr Richard Webby, a New Zealand virus researcher based in the US, this week gave a public lecture on influenza […]
Continue readingSMC Heads Up to 16 Feb: Leading flu researcher comes home, Kauri tree rings and more…
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingCannabis use doubles chances of vehicle crash
New research has found that drivers who consume cannabis within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to […]
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