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GM pine tree trials vandalised – experts respond
UPDATED: Genetically-modified radiata pine trees have been destroyed at a facility in Rotorua operated by the Crown research institute Scion […]
Continue readingNational science conference to consider emerging scientists
Uncertainty in the science sector and a lack of opportunities for “emerging scientists” are hurting some young researchers, says a […]
Continue readingPolitical pressure may split SKA between two continents
Political lobbying may claw back some chance for New Zealand to participate in the $US2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA), […]
Continue readingKiwi exoskeleton hits India
Ajit Jogi, a senior Indian Congress leader who was wheelchair bound for 8 years, is back on his feet thanks […]
Continue readingGovt boosts youth spending to increase resilience of teens
Government proposals to spend $62 million on mental health issues among the nation’s young people includes money budgeted for schools, […]
Continue readingOtago scientists tracing Psa’s pathway across border
Samples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland in 2009 and 2010 contain DNA from […]
Continue readingColossal squid shows big eyes help evade predatory whales
Overseas researchers have advanced a startling explanation of the dinner-plate-sized eyes in the world’s biggest specimen of the deep-water colossal […]
Continue readingIn memory of Sir Paul Callaghan – scientist, businessman, visionary for a better New Zealand
Professor Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, 64, one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists, died in Wellington today having fought a […]
Continue readingNiwa scientist leads call for global approach to oceans
A leading New Zealand oceanographer is one of a team of international scientists warning that so many threats are converging […]
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