There are reports that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found circulating in parts […]
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Researchers claim proof chronic fatigue syndrome is a bodily disease – Expert Reaction
Researchers claim they have “unequivocally proved” that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a psychosomatic disease. One of their studies finds mitochondria – […]
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First-off-the-block COVID-19 vaccines – Expert Briefing
The Science Media Centre led an online briefing about promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer and […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020
2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
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Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction
There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]
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Bluetooth comes to Covid Tracer app – Expert Reaction
A new version of the the NZ COVID Tracer app will be launched on the Apple App Store and the […]
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Science Journalism Fund – 2021 round now open
The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund will offer up to $15,000 of funding for projects on native plants under […]
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Govt promises carbon neutral public sector by 2025 – Expert Reaction
Public sector agencies will soon be required to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions, and to offset any emissions […]
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Māori & Pacific academics paid & promoted less – Expert Reaction
New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
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Charges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction
Thirteen parties including GNS Science are facing charges following the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption that claimed 22 lives. Three individuals […]
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