As Science (subscription required) reported last week, the US Government’s US$700 billion bail-out of the financial sector included a bundle […]
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Rising CO2 means faster ocean acidification
Australian marine scientists claim rising carbon dioxide levels in the world’s ocean could deal a “disastrous blow” to coral reefs, […]
Continue readingRunning Hot ’08 – focus on emerging scientists
October 29 – 31, Wellington The Running Hot conference kicks off tomorrow (October 29) and will bring together emerging scientists […]
Continue readingNuclear – already a viable option for many countries
An increasing number of countries around the world are turning to nuclear power to meet growing demand for electricity, avoid […]
Continue reading10 science questions for Helen Clark
1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]
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An interesting piece in Science this week titled Risk Communication on Climate: Mental Models and Mass Balance illustrates the difficulties […]
Continue readingLife in the metropolis, circa 2025
The Guardian newspaper has published a list of the most populated cities in the world and their estimated population in […]
Continue readingWorld environmental change needs urgent science
The International Council for Science (ICSU), meeting in Mozambique, is reviewing its current environmental programmes to ensure that they work […]
Continue readingMethane research inspired by NZ farmers
Greenhouse gases produced by cow burps are growing at a faster rate than the man-made emissions responsible for global warming, […]
Continue readingNew Research: Promising new weight loss drug
A study published in The Lancet on 23 October investigates the effects of a new drug, tesofensine, on weight loss […]
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