The latest issue of New Scientist features a cover story investigating the health consequences of sugar intake, a hotly debated […]
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1080 and the Battle for Our Birds – experts respond
The Government is launching New Zealand’s largest-ever species protection programme, increasing the use of aerial 1080 to control pests and […]
Continue readingGovt prepares for plague of rats and stoats
New Zealand’s forests are set to be the battleground for a war between introduced predators and the Department of Conservation. […]
Continue readingDDT exposure and Alzheimers – experts respond
UK SMC: An increased risk for Alzheimer disease appears to be associated with elevated blood levels of a byproduct of the […]
Continue readingA simpler way to make stem cells? Experts respond
Researchers in the US and Japan have developed a revolutionary new technique for creating pluripotent stem cells by exposing mature […]
Continue readingVitamin D supplements ineffective
The New Zealand Herald carries a report about a literature review of papers looking at the efficacy of vitamin D […]
Continue readingGraeme Hill: Inbreeding, astronomy and medical myths – weekend science
Broadcaster Graeme Hill holds the fort at Radio Live over the weekend evenings with his Weekend Variety Wireless show running […]
Continue readingNOAA: 2013 equal fourth hottest year on record – experts respond
AusSMC: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US has released its global temperature analysis for 2013. It […]
Continue readingUnique fossil finds make the news
Separate research papers detailing significant fossil finds of an ancient seabird and a long-extinct dolphin have garnered headlines today. The […]
Continue readingEarthquake rattles lower North Island – science coverage
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake stuck the lower North Island of New Zealand yesterday at 3.52pm, centred 34 kilometres south-south-east of […]
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