One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found […]
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LanzaTech lauded by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has included the NZ biofuel company Lanzatech in its selection of Technology Pioneers – the world’s […]
Continue readingBiological curiosities with Alison Campbell – Radio NZ
Radio New Zealand’s Jim Mora talks to University of Waikato’s Alison Campbell, who is trying to stimulate interest in science […]
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Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data […]
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Veronika Meduna (from Radio NZ’s Our Changing World) reflects on the New Zealand’s contribution to Antarctic science in a column […]
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New research investigating adolescent cannabis use and its effect on IQ later in life has been widely covered in the […]
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The persistent, dependent use of marijuana during adolescence has been linked to later declines in an individual’s intelligence, attention and […]
Continue readingSeabed mining in the NZ Herald
In the New Zealand Herald Andy Kenworthy takes a look at seabed mining and the EEZ – an issue covered […]
Continue readingAstronaut Neil Armstrong dies, 82
The First man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, has died following complications from cardiovascular surgery. On July 20, […]
Continue readingSMC Heads-Up: Science and government, TOV report and L’Oreal awards
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
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