Children taking part in a new initiative called Project Energize show significant health benefits, with Energize children less overweight and obese, […]
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Ag & Hort conference covers range of issues
At the Agricultural and Horticultural Outlook summit in Wellington this week, politicians and scientists explored the coming challenges faced by […]
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Although many people would like them to, scientists cannot predict earthquakes. They can, however, estimate the probability of one occurring […]
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The BBC does a good job of covering science in its radio, television and web programming, according to a review […]
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Science Media Centres now exist in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan, with more on the horizon. But […]
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Millions of dollars are being invested into the health of New Zealander’s through the government funding body, the Health Research […]
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A University lecturer may be stretching academic freedom too far when it comes to examining climate change in his classes. […]
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APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED – THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Media advisor role – Science Media Centre The […]
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Following the Science Media Centre’s briefing with experts yesterday, several media outlets have reported on the connections between rising global […]
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How can we gauge the impact on weather of global warming above and beyond natural variation in weather patterns?
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