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Author: Peter Griffin

NZ Herald: Counting burps – it’s a gas

In the News  |  Published: 21 January 2010

Kathy Marks of the NZ Herald reports on an Australian project in which sheep are to have their burp outputs […]

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Dom Post: Pig study may help police investigate crimes

In the News  |  Published: 20 January 2010

Kiran Chug of the Dominion Post reports on the work of NZ scientist Rachel Parkinson, who has been researching the […]

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Nz Herald: Why sunscreens may give a false sense of security

In the News  |  Published: 20 January 2010

The NZ Herald reports on why sunscreens may not be as beneficial, and protective, as generally thought. The article points […]

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Glaciologist responds to doubts over Himalayan melt

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 January 2010

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is reexamining a report it issued that suggests Himalayan glaciers could vanish […]

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The Press: Scientists survey basking sharks

In the News  |  Published: 18 January 2010

Paul Gorman of The Press reports that surveys are to be undertaken to determine how many basking sharks are present […]

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The Press: Last inspection for GM plants this week

In the News  |  Published: 18 January 201018 January 2010

The Press is reporting that this week will see the final inspection of the Lincoln site where GM plants where […]

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TVNZ/Newstalk ZB: Researchers attempt to silence the lambs

In the News  |  Published: 18 January 201018 January 2010

Scientists all over the world are looking into strategies which would reduce the amount of methane produced by livestock. An […]

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NZ Herald: Half of Kiwis doubt global warming: poll

In the News  |  Published: 18 January 2010

Eloise Gibson of the NZ Herald reports that approximately half of all Kiwis doubt that climate change is actually occurring, […]

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Experts on Haiti’s devastating earthquake

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 January 201014 January 2010

As many as 100,000 people are feared dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti yesterday. Our colleagues at the […]

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TV viewing and mortality

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 January 201013 January 2010

AusSMC (Adelaide): Is sitting in front of the TV shortening your life? Australian researchers have tracked the TV viewing habits […]

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