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As Computerworld reports today, science minister Dr Wayne Mapp’s briefing notes have flagged potential problems at the Government-funded high-speed research […]
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The new minister for research, science and technology, Dr Wayne Mapp, wasn’t joking earlier in the month when he said […]
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Author of The Reverse Diabetes Diet Dr Neal Barnard is in New Zealand today to promote his book. We asked […]
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A fascinating insight into food adulteration past and present is provided in a new book by food writer and historian Bee […]
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The new Minister for Research, Science and Technology used last night’s New Zealand Association of Scientists awards ceremony to give […]
Continue readingSimon Collins: engineering a good story
It was a night for celebrating the builders of dams, hotels and slaughterhouses at the Engineering Excellence Awards on Thursday […]
Continue readingOldest turtle fossil uncovered in China
A 220 million year-old fossil is stirring debate over the evolutionary origin of turtles. Turtles have a completely unique body […]
Continue readingNo fireworks at public GMO forum
I’m pleasantly surprised to report that — contrary to some expectations — the public forum held at Te Papa last […]
Continue readingSunspots and climate cathedrals – a poor basis for debate
A clash of scientific opinions has played out in a New Zealand paper in the last 10 days, one that […]
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