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In another ‘Ask the Experts’ section in the Press, geologists from GNS answer earthquake questions posed by readers of the […]
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What does earthquake damage to buildings and structures during the Christchurch earthquakes mean for building design in the future? A […]
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New research has revealed New Zealand has one of the highest rates of diabetes among developed countries, drawing attention to […]
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The New Zealand Herald‘s Isaac Davison writes about the report released by the International Programme on the State of the […]
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When it comes to supporting R&D, the New Zealand government talks the talk, but are its initiatives working? Writing for […]
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“Small countries cannot rely on small science,” say backers of a new initiative linking high-powered supercomputers throughout the country. The […]
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A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]
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As the land beneath Christchurch continues to shake due to ongoing aftershocks, residents are are seeking answers from the experts. […]
Continue readingTop scientists earn trust of New Zealanders
The release of the Reader’s Digest ‘most trusted’ survey has revealed that the top three most trusted New Zealanders are […]
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