Following the discovery of the parasite Bonamia ostreae in Stewart Island oyster farms, the Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a […]
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Influenza kills about 500 New Zealanders a year – In the News
New research from the University of Otago has shown that the flu is a major killer in New Zealand, with […]
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A new fund to support science-related journalism projects is now taking applications. The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund is […]
Continue readingBluff oysters threatened by parasite – In the News
There are concerns the iconic Bluff oyster could be decimated by a parasite discovered on Stewart Island. Bonamia ostreae has […]
Continue readingWater, water everywhere – Ian Fuller
Two environmental issues have dominated the news so far this election year, both focused on waterways, writes Massey University’s Associate […]
Continue readingCould a couple of beers a day damage your brain? – Expert Reaction
Just a couple of stubbies a night, or a glass or two of wine, could be damaging your brain, say […]
Continue readingThe psychology of climate change denial – In the News
In the wake of US President Donald Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, Victoria University of Wellington […]
Continue readingTrump pulls out of Paris Agreement – Expert Reaction
News this morning that US President Donald Trump has decided to pull the USA out of the Paris Agreement was […]
Continue readingDebate over mānuka honey definition – In the News
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ attempt to standardise the definition of mānuka honey has not been well received by some […]
Continue readingVaccinations are part of a ‘bigger picture’ – Cathy Stephenson
The immense polarisation of opinions on immunisation has been highlighted through the response to Dr Lance O’Sullivan’s protest of an […]
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