A group of international scientists – including a New Zealander – is calling for a global effort to help predict […]
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Myths no help to struggling sea lions – Jim Roberts
Myths about sea lions, sparked by a consultation paper out for public comment, are counterproductive to the conservation of the […]
Continue readingPromising steps toward gonorrhoea vaccine – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a vaccine used to protect Kiwis against Meningococcal B also provides some protection […]
Continue readingScience shines at awards
Four scientists were honoured on Thursday at an awards ceremony that also recognised one of New Zealand’s historic science stars. […]
Continue readingCall for tighter rules on advertising food to kids – In the News
Researchers at the University of Auckland say New Zealand should adopt stricter criteria to stop the advertising of unhealthy foods […]
Continue readingThe dark side of co-sleeping – Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall
The key to reducing cot deaths due to co-sleeping is educating and equipping families so they can provide a safe […]
Continue readingShould NZ ban triclosan in antibacterial soaps? – In the News
Following the United States FDA banning some antibacterial products, like handsoaps, because they contain an environmentally-damaging ingredient – the debate […]
Continue readingAre we alone in the universe? – In the News
Ahead of a public talk by international experts on Great Barrier Island this weekend, NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton […]
Continue readingAntibacterial products banned in the US – Expert Q&A
A substance found in many antibacterial consumer products – like handsoaps and toothpaste – has been banned from some products […]
Continue readingEast Cape earthquake and tsunami warning – Expert Q&A
An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape rattled many from their beds and sparked a tsunami warning. […]
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