A suspected gas attack in Syria early yesterday morning killed at least 70 people and injured close to 500. It […]
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The Royal Society celebrates 150 years – In the News
Last night New Zealand’s research community, along with distinguished international guests, kicked off the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of […]
Continue readingMyrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction
DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]
Continue readingCanon Media Awards – science and tech finalists announced
Around 350 finalists have been named in the 70 categories of the Canon Media Awards, the New Zealand media’s premier […]
Continue readingTyphoid outbreak in Auckland – In the News
An outbreak of typhoid in Auckland has sent at least ten people to hospital, with officials working to confirm another […]
Continue reading“Unacceptable” design flaw in Statistics House – In the News
Design standards and building laws will be reviewed following an investigation into structural damage to Statistics House in November’s Kaikōura […]
Continue readingLow-freq electromagnetic fields and ALS – Expert reaction
A team from the Netherlands claim to have discovered a link between workplace exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MFs) […]
Continue readingNicotine e-cigarettes legalised – Expert Reaction
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be legalised. Controls will include […]
Continue readingStudy show long-term effects of lead exposure – In the News
Lead exposure in childhood was linked to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status, according to data from the Dunedin […]
Continue readingScience meets comedy in new podcast series
If you think science and comedy don’t mix you are missing a trick. The last decade has seen a blossoming […]
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