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In the News | Published: 06 June 201428 March 2016

The mapping of the whole genome of the humble sheep, completed with the help of New Zealanders, opens up a […]

In the News | Published: 05 June 2014

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling on the government to put in place better regulations managing the environmental […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 June 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]

Blog | Published: 30 May 2014

Twelve talented scientists honed their media skills in Wellington last week in the seventh round of the Science Media Centre’s national […]

Blog | Published: 30 May 201405 June 2014

Victoria University is taking applications for its new science communications course as AUT gears up to offer the country’s first […]

In the News | Published: 30 May 2014

Large waves generated by ocean storms have a greater impact on the breakup and retreat of sea ice than previously […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 May 201428 March 2016

A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 May 201428 March 2016

How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 28 May 201428 May 2014

Research & development funding is not a magic bullet, say Associate Professor Suvi Nenonen and Professor Kaj Storbacka, from the […]

Expert Q&A, In the News | Published: 23 May 201413 July 2017

A new study has found that Kiwi’s closest relative is the now extinct 2.3-metre tall elephant bird from Madagascar. The […]