New evidence indicates that increasing dietary fibre intake, especially grains, could lower the risk of developing diabetes. The research has […]
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New viral immunotherapy for skin cancer completes phase 3 trials – Expert Reaction
A new drug that specifically targets cancer cells has shown promising results in phase three clinical trials. A genetically-modified herpes virus injected into […]
Continue readingTop 10 new species announced for 2015
A cart wheeling spider, a wasp with a killer maternal instinct and a feathered dinosaur are just some of the […]
Continue readingA lesson for science communicators in Campbell Live demise
He made it to ten years, and on reflection, he was bloody lucky to get there. The axing of John […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Budget 2015: What is in it for science? Expert Reaction
The national Budget announced today reveals a number of announcements on research, science and innovation funding. Some key initiatives announced […]
Continue readingSynthetic cannabis restrictions linked to decreased psychiatric patients
When new laws restricted the availability of synthetic cannabis in 2013 the number of people needing emergency psychiatric services after using synthetic […]
Continue readingShould we lower the speed limit? – Expert reaction
A heavy weekend road toll has sparked debate about how to improve road safety in New Zealand – is lowering […]
Continue readingGovernment revises earthquake proofing rules
The Government has revised rules on strengthening earthquake-prone buildings, tightening requirements for some regions while relaxing them in others. The changes […]
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A lot of science can be communicated in 90 seconds, which is why the SMC is helping researchers sum up […]
Continue readingBird-feeding threatens native grey warbler
Garden bird-feeding directly influences the number of native and introduced bird species in a local area, according to new research […]
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