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Author: Laura Goodall

Asthma vaccine patented by Kiwi scientists

In the News  |  Published: 06 October 201428 March 2016

Dominion Post reporter Nikki MacDonald interviews the Wellington scientists who have found, and patented, a new vaccine for asthma. The research – a […]

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Ebola becoming airborne – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 October 201428 March 2016

Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]

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First case of Ebola in United States – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 October 201428 March 2016

The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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NZ ranks 10th in global ageing report

In the News  |  Published: 01 October 201428 March 2016

New Zealand is the 10th best country in the world to grow old in, ranking above both Australia and the […]

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NZ ranks high in global ageing report – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 October 201428 March 2016

New Zealand is the 10th best country in the world to grow old in, ranking above both Australia and the […]

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Superbugs and 3D printing – 3rd Degree

In the News  |  Published: 25 September 201425 September 2014

Antibiotic resistance and 3D printing — and the scientists who study them — garnered prime-time screen time on the latest episodes of TV3’s current affairs […]

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Global carbon budget – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 September 201428 March 2016

Carbon dioxide emissions, the main contributor to global warming, are set to rise again in 2014 – reaching a record […]

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Artificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance – experts respond

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 18 September 201428 March 2016

A new study published in Nature suggests that consuming commonly used artificial sweeteners may actually increase the body’s post-meal uptake of […]

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Scientists examine colossal squid at Te Papa

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 September 201428 March 2016

Scientists from Te Papa and AUT University have dissected a colossal squid, streamed live online earlier today, to find out more […]

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Pot-smoking teens less likely to finish high school

In the News  |  Published: 11 September 201412 September 2014

Frequent teenage cannabis use is linked with less educational achievement and other problems later in life, according to New Zealand […]

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