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Election 08: 10 science questions for the Green Party
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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, […]
Continue readingRunning Hot ’08 – focus on emerging scientists
October 29 – 31, Wellington The Running Hot conference kicks off tomorrow (October 29) and will bring together emerging scientists […]
Continue readingNuclear – already a viable option for many countries
An increasing number of countries around the world are turning to nuclear power to meet growing demand for electricity, avoid […]
Continue reading10 science questions for Helen Clark
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Continue readingClimate change and the overflowing bathtub
An interesting piece in Science this week titled Risk Communication on Climate: Mental Models and Mass Balance illustrates the difficulties […]
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