New Zealand scientists have helped establish a link between a mother’s diet while pregnant and the probability that her child […]
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Media Coverage: Kiwi linguists making headlines
Not one, but two high-profile research articles were published this week by linguists from Auckland University, and have received extensive […]
Continue readingMore Christchurch buildings marked for demolition
As more buildings in Christchurch are tagged for demolition, NZ Herald reporter Paul Harper looks at what the future holds […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Bipolar Disorder and Catherine Zeta-Jones
The recent announcement from Catherine Zeta-Jones that she suffers from bipolar disorder has thrust the condition into the limelight. But […]
Continue readingCRI mergers ‘could send scientist overseas’
The Government is looking at merging Crown Research Institutes in a attempt to cut costs and increase efficiency. Writing for […]
Continue readingStillbirth – New Zealand’s quiet epidemic
Today the Lancet published its comprehensive article series on stillbirth, drawing attention to the understated global prevalence of the phenomenon. […]
Continue readingRebuilding Christchurch – earthquake engineers call for rethink
Engineers are calling for a rethink in building design and standards in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes. Designing to […]
Continue readingDoC defends kakapo against ecological triage
An Australian ecologist has suggested that efforts to prevent the extinction of the native kakapo should be abandoned in favour […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Fukushima now ‘Level 7’ Nuclear Incident
On Tuesday Japan upgraded the incident level for the Fukushima nuclear power plant from 5 to 7 on the International […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Dung beetles to improve kiwi farms
Landcare Research has announced its plans to use at least two species of dung beetle to improve New Zealand’s environment. […]
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