Laws introducing a 90-day trial period for newly hired employees have had little impact on the labour market, finds new […]
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‘Very hot’ drinks probably cause cancer, coffee redeemed – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer but that drinking very hot […]
Continue readingUnstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction
New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]
Continue readingRecord year for HRC health funding – In the news
Woolly bandages, ear infections and e-cigarettes are just a few of the subjects to be investigated by recipients of funding […]
Continue readingArtificial light drowning out the stars – In the news
The “New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness” published Science Advances this week reveals that the Milky Way is […]
Continue readingLifestyle factors drive global stroke cost – Expert reaction
Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]
Continue readingTrampoline injuries bounce up in spring – in the News
Trampoline-related injuries drop in the winter but bounce back in spring, finds a New Zealand study. The research, published today […]
Continue readingIncreasing deceased organ donation rates – Expert reaction
The government has released a discussion document outlining plans to boost New Zealand’s comparatively low rate of deceased organ donation. […]
Continue readingFossil find uncovers possible hobbit ancestor – In the news
Fossilised remains of small-bodied hominins found on the Indonesian island of Flores have been dated to around 700,000 years old […]
Continue readingScience recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Several prominent New Zealanders have been recognised for their services to science in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating […]
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