A new paper published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal discusses the Government’s recent decision to remove the healthy […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Climate change to wreak havoc on fisheries
New research on marine ecosystems’ likely response to climate change pressures, presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting this month, predicts […]
Continue reading200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth
Today marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, 12 February 1809, and 150 years since the publication of his […]
Continue readingAre liberties at stake in a proposed DNA law change?
Today’s New Zealand Herald reports that the Justice Minister expects strong public debate over the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment […]
Continue readingObesity during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects
A new study published in the February 11 issue of JAMA found that pregnant mothers who were overweight or obese […]
Continue readingGM trial cancelled after “serious error of judgement”
Crown Research Institute Plant & Food has stopped one GM trial and put another on hold after a report into […]
Continue readingNZH: Interview with Nobel winner Sir Harold Kroto
The New Zealand Herald’s Chris Barton interviews Sir Harold Kroto, a Nobel Prize winner and pioneer in the field of […]
Continue readingLatest research into A1 and A2 milk
The European Food Safety Authority has just released its scientific report on the potential health impact of B-casomorphins and related […]
Continue readingRMA shake up: environmental concerns highlighted
A wrap-up of commentary on the changes to the Resource Management Act revealed by the Government yesterday. The Press: Lobby […]
Continue readingNZ scientist sheds light on the Pantheon’s true purpose
This week’s New Scientist magazine features research from University of Otago researcher Robert Hannah suggests Rome’s beloved Pantheon, originally built […]
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