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Neural correlates of hate
New research published this week by scientists at the University College London looks at the neural correlates of hate. Seventeen […]
Continue readingElection 08: The minor parties on the big science issues
The Science Media Centre asked the leaders of the political parties ACT, the Green Party, the Maori Party , the […]
Continue readingResearch pins polar warming blame on humans
A UK-led group of climate researchers claim their research has demonstrated for the first time that human activity is responsible […]
Continue readingElection 08: 10 science questions for United Future
1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]
Continue readingElection 08: 10 science questions for the Green Party
1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]
Continue readingFancy a ride on Air Nuke Zealand?
Is that a nuclear reactor nestled behind the cockpit or is it always hotter in business class? Yep, you read […]
Continue readingNew Research: Heart attack deaths tied to defective gene
University of Otago Christchurch scientists have identified a genetic defect in male patients that nearly doubles the risk of death […]
Continue readingUS R&D tax credit debate – a different story entirely
As Science (subscription required) reported last week, the US Government’s US$700 billion bail-out of the financial sector included a bundle […]
Continue readingRising CO2 means faster ocean acidification
Australian marine scientists claim rising carbon dioxide levels in the world’s ocean could deal a “disastrous blow” to coral reefs, […]
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