A New Zealand-US team of scientists have discovered remnants of the Pink Terraces under Lake Rotomahana. The Pink and White […]
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Experts on potential impact of Cyclone Yasi
As Queensland braces for one of the most powerful cyclones in years, our colleagues at the Australian Science Media Centre […]
Continue readingMinistry of Science and Innovation launched
On Tuesday, at Victoria University, the new Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) was officially launched. The Ministry, which will […]
Continue readingDogs detect colon cancer
Research published in Gut has shown that dogs are able to detect colon cancer from stool or breath samples, even […]
Continue readingScientists find part of Pink Terraces under Lake Rotomahana
Scientists using robotic underwater vehicles to map the bottom of Lake Rotomahana are certain they have found part of the […]
Continue readingOutbreak of bird flu in Japan – experts respond
SMCJ/AusSMC: On January 22 2011, a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was confirmed from a bird farm in Miyazaki prefecture, […]
Continue readingONE News: Fish battling to survive with seagrass decline
NIWA says that the declining levels of seagrass in our waters is having a detrimental effect on the populations of […]
Continue readingSouthland Times: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate
Mark Hotton writes in this opinion piece about why he and his partner have decided to vaccinate their child. Hotton […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Govt announce green initiatives at Bluegreens Forum
This weekend, the National Party held its Bluegreens Forum in Akaroa, announcing a environmentally-related initiatives. Among those announced were an […]
Continue readingNIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook: February – April 2011
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “Warmer than normal conditions likely to continue into autumn” […]
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