From today’s The Press Plant & Food Research has suspended genetic-modification (GM) field trials while it investigates a breach of […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
NZ research suggests we are addicted to carbs
Abstract for paper: The obesity epidemic: Is glycemic index the key to unlocking a hidden addiction? Available to download here […]
Continue readingMilky Way bigger than thought
New research suggests our galaxy is much bigger than once thought and that it is moving much faster than earlier […]
Continue readingBush’s last minute bid to go green
Scientists and environmentalists the world over have reacted with pleasant surprise to the news that President Bush has used his […]
Continue readingMonbiot: Shell’s goodwill and greenwash
An interesting column in the Guardian as George Monbiot continues his crusade against companies seeking to greenwash their image. Read […]
Continue readingClimate change not new so why all the questions?
The New Zealand-based Climate Science Coalition has called for the removal from office of Dr Jan Wright, the Parliamentary Commissioner […]
Continue readingCelebrities peddle bad science
The Herald has been running a very interesting Independent article looking at the junk science talked up in 2008 by […]
Continue readingMedical myths for the festive season
A new study published in the Christmas edition of the British Medical Journal looks at a number of holiday myths […]
Continue readingEndosulfan approvals revoked
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has revoked approvals for the insecticide endosulfan, and has prohibited its importation, manufacture and […]
Continue readingAustralia’s emission trading scheme plans
News wrap: Reuters: Q+A: What are Australia’s carbon trading plans? The Australian: $1.4bn to soften pain of carbon trading scheme […]
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