Reports on the news wires suggest a genetically-modified soya bean that has been the subject of first phase trials in […]
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Bob Brockie: GM paranoia still runs deep
Dominion Post science columnist and Victoria University honorary research associate Dr Bob Brockie writes on the subject of genetic modification […]
Continue readingWhat are the politicians planning in ICT?
Computerworld sums up the main policies of National and Labour in this week’s issue. Broadband is obviously the dominant one […]
Continue readingSMC Media Tracker: Climate change, cancer big in October
Each month from October onwards, the Science Media Centre will be tracking science-related key words that appear in the country’s […]
Continue readingNeural correlates of hate
New research published this week by scientists at the University College London looks at the neural correlates of hate. Seventeen […]
Continue readingElection 08: The minor parties on the big science issues
The Science Media Centre asked the leaders of the political parties ACT, the Green Party, the Maori Party , the […]
Continue readingResearch pins polar warming blame on humans
A UK-led group of climate researchers claim their research has demonstrated for the first time that human activity is responsible […]
Continue readingElection 08: 10 science questions for United Future
1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]
Continue readingElection 08: 10 science questions for the Green Party
1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]
Continue readingFancy a ride on Air Nuke Zealand?
Is that a nuclear reactor nestled behind the cockpit or is it always hotter in business class? Yep, you read […]
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