There were alarming headlines from the US over the weekend about a type of yeast that has been causing serious illness […]
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Cutting out flying to reduce aviation emissions – In The News
Do you drive a hybrid and use LED lightbulbs, but still pop to Australia twice a year? Aviation emissions are […]
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How NZ birds lost flight – Expert Reaction
Researchers have found new evidence about what made some of New Zealand’s iconic birds flightless. The study, published today in Science, […]
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Scale of current measles outbreak – Expert Q&A
Over the past week there have been three confirmed new measles cases, bringing the total for 2019 up to 67, according to […]
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EPA investigation into firefighting foams – Expert Reaction
Firefighting foams containing banned chemical PFOS have been found at 17 sites across New Zealand by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). […]
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R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News
A research and development incentive providing a 15 per cent tax credit to businesses that spend more than $50,000 on […]
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Green hydrogen industry in NZ – Expert Q&A
On March 15, the Prime Minister released a roadmap for transitioning the Taranaki region from an oil and gas producer […]
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New science journalism projects funded
Five new projects will be funded in the latest round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Grants ranging from […]
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Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News
Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]
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Global state of the climate 2018 – Expert Reaction
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In their […]
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