A briefing by the Australian Science Media Centre has looked at the issue of peak oil in Australia, and how […]
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Radio NZ: Science and innovation boards funding announced
Two new, independent boards which will be responsible for science and innovation funding, have been set up and their members […]
Continue readingNZ Herald/NZPA: Long relationships the key to health, study finds
Research carried out by University of Otago researchers has found that relationships of over 5 years – but not necessarily […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Chris de Freitas – Emotion clouding underlying science of global warming
Environmental scientist Chris de Freitas writes, in an opinion piece in the New Zealand Herald, about the confusion around global […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Crystal ball gazing into 2011
An article in the Herald on Sunday looks forward into 2011, making predictions about a range of subjects from science […]
Continue reading3 News: New test to ‘revolutionise’ cancer treatment
Jeff Hampton reports for 3 News about a new blood test which researchers believe could substantially change how cancer is […]
Continue readingCancer survival – new international study and local stats
A large study released today in the Lancet medical journal compares cancer survival rates in several countries, with good news […]
Continue readingNZ cancer survival rates improve
A newly-released Ministry of Health report shows that New Zealand survival rates for cancer improved between 1998 and 2007. However, […]
Continue readingCheckpoint: Forensic toxicologist warns saliva testing has pitfalls
A forensic toxicologist talks on Checkpoint about the problems inherent in saliva testing for driving under the influence of drugs. […]
Continue readingDom Post: Scientists study sharks for the lemon in fish and chips
An article in the Dominion Post looks into the work being done by NIWA scientists, who are catching young rig […]
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