Anthony Doesburg, of the New Zealand Herald, writes about a report released last month by the British Institution of Mechanical […]
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NZ Herald: Stem cell research: the man behind the monster
The NZ Herald’s Geoff Cumming writes about Professor Sir Martin Evans, a Nobel prize-winning expert in stem cell research, covering […]
Continue readingNZPA: Giant eagle ruled New Zealand skies
A new study using medical technology – CT and CAT scans – has confirmed that the Haast eagle, which became […]
Continue readingTVNZ/NZPA: Australia shifts to compulsory folic acid in bread
The NZPA reports that folic acid fortification of bread in Australia becomes compulsory this week. The subject provoked a public […]
Continue readingAusSMC: Experts on first results of swine flu vaccine trial
From the AusSMC: Preliminary results from the first study of CSL’s pandemic H1N1 vaccine show an immune response in adults […]
Continue readingVirtual water – what is it, and what does it mean for NZ?
Virtual water – defined as the total amount of water used in the production of anything from a cup of […]
Continue readingEarly vaccination could stifle swine flu in the US
Researchers say a vaccination programme starting in September, reaching 70 per cent of the US population and targeting children first, […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Climate change and the role of an independent scientist
Dave Lowe is a highly-respected climate scientist — as an atmospheric chemist for the DSIR, he established the first site […]
Continue readingRadio New Zealand: Visiting scientists busy as bees in NZ
Radio New Zealand reports that British conservationists will be spending part of our spring catching short-haired bumblebees so that the […]
Continue readingTVNZ/NZPA: Iodine deficiency stunts intelligence
Otago researchers have shown, for the first time, that increasing the amount of iodine in a child’s diet in order […]
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