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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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
The burden of undiagnosed diabetes
Following last week’s New Zealand research which showed diabetes goes undiagnosed in one in five Maori, comes a study from […]
Continue readingNew Zealand lagging in child vaccinations – Unicef
Unicef’s State of the World’s Children report has just been release and while it paints a good picture of the […]
Continue readingNew study shows undiagnosed diabetes is common among Maori
A study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today shows that one in five Maori with diabetes or pre-diabetes […]
Continue readingDomestic violence causes distinct facial injuries
Women suffering abuse from a partner tend to have patterns of injuries that are different from those seen in victims […]
Continue readingMore than 2 hours of screen time a day can damage children
A new Australian study on 2,570 New South Wales school children aged 11 to 15 has found that children who […]
Continue readingWHO surgical safety checklist – NEJM paper
The New England Journal of Medicine paper on the results of trials of implementing guidelines for surgery is now available […]
Continue reading700 year-old Maori house discovered
From The Press: Otago University archaeologists have identified what they believe to be the site of a 700-year-old dwelling on […]
Continue readingScientists in Wellington to discuss historic climate change
Scientists from around the world are gathering in Wellington today for a conference looking at how evidence of historic climate […]
Continue readingSMH: Why foods are addictive
Melbourne Age report on New Zealand research into carbohydrates and whether they are addictive: Cornflakes, biscuits and soft drinks may […]
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