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Author: John Kerr

NZ research included in meningococcal B universal vaccine

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 January 201219 January 2012

The MeNZB vaccine developed to control New Zealand’s meningococcal B epidemic in 2004-5 has helped researchers to create another, more […]

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Experts divided on ‘Million Women’ HRT study

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 January 201217 January 2012

A new review has cast doubt on the findings of a large study which identified a link between hormone replacement […]

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Copyright hits psychological boundary

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 January 201213 January 2012

An American university has filed a lawsuit against a New Zealand hypnotherapist for breach of copyright after he published what […]

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2012: Happy New Apocalypse?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 12 January 201212 January 2012

Joseph Gelfer, Adjunct Research Associate, School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University, picks apart the 2012 apocalypse theory […]

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Fishing mishaps reignite calls for Ross Sea protection

Fishing mishaps reignite calls for Ross Sea protection

In the News  |  Published: 12 January 201214 February 2019

The Green party has called for the Ross Sea in Antarctica to become a marine protected area, in the wake […]

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NZ researchers shine light on crowded Milky Way

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 January 201212 January 2012

A hunt for extrasolar planets has revealed that, on average, every star in the Milky Way has at least one […]

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Patching up memory with nicotine

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 January 201210 January 2012

Nicotine may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a new study – but experts are stressing […]

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Rena break-up poses variety of hazards

In the News  |  Published: 09 January 201209 January 2012

The stranded container ship Rena has finally broken apart after grounding on the Astrolabe reef several months ago. Although most […]

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SMC ready to tackle 2012

Blog  |  Published: 09 January 2012

After a short break over the holiday period, the New Zealand Science Media Centre is back to continue its role […]

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Merry Christmas from the SMC / Holiday break

Blog  |  Published: 23 December 201123 December 2011

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the Science Media Centre! We would like to thank all the scientists, […]

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