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Author: Sarah-Jane O'Connor

Marine reserve boosts snapper numbers outside its borders – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 October 201720 August 2018

Whether or not marine reserves help the unprotected sea creatures beyond their borders has been hotly contested, but new research […]

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Gravitational waves detected from two neutron stars colliding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 October 201720 August 2018

For the first time, scientists have measured the violent death spiral of two dense neutron stars via gravitational waves. This […]

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‘Killer’ toothaches for captive orca – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 October 201720 August 2018

Captive orca have terrible teeth, mostly caused by chewing concrete and steel tank surfaces, according to research that photographed the […]

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Kids bombarded with junk food, booze ads – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 11 October 201720 August 2018

How to track the quantity of junk food and alcohol advertising kids are exposed to? Stick a camera on them. […]

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New Zealand’s top researchers honoured – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 11 October 201720 August 2018

Outstanding New Zealander researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Dinner, held in […]

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Ocean acidification threatens marine species – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 10 October 201720 August 2018

Scientists monitoring New Zealand’s waters for ten years have tracked changes in ocean acidification that pose a threat to marine […]

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Neonicotinoid traces in honey – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 October 201720 August 2018

A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]

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How can we reduce antibiotic use in animals? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 September 2017

With the global threat of anti-microbial resistant looming, a team of international agricultural experts are arguing for reduced antibiotic use […]

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Former rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 September 201720 August 2018

Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]

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Volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 September 201720 August 2018

A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]

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