A column by Virginia Winder published in the Taranaki Daily News, looking at James Hector, one of the pioneers of […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
NZH: Scientists say it’s time to let GM genie out of the bottle
An extensive feature by New Zealand Herald writer Chris Barton on genetic modification research in New Zealand. In three parts: […]
Continue readingProfessor Ian Spellerberg: science communicator of the year
Last night the New Zealand Association of Scientists held its annual prize giving awards at Turnbull House in Wellington and […]
Continue readingNew study examines link between abortion and mental health
New research by Professor David Fergusson and colleagues from the University of Otago has found that women who have an […]
Continue readingNew NZ research on vitamin D
Three research papers on vitamin D have been published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today (28 November). Jim Bartley, […]
Continue readingNew advice on caffeine intake during pregnancy
A study published earlier this month in the British Medical Journal found that caffeine consumption during pregnancy was associated with […]
Continue readingNew survey on sport and recreation
The 2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey published today, shows that large numbers of Kiwi adults are continuing to take part […]
Continue readingScientists: nanotech needs urgent regulation
The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution has called for urgent research into the impact of nanomaterials on humans and the […]
Continue readingRutherford’s legacy looms large at top science awards
Last night, New Zealand’s top scientists were celebrated at the annual Science Honours dinner, hosted by the Royal Society at […]
Continue readingNew research: rheumatoid arthritis treatment may be too slow
University of Otago researchers suggest current treatment methods for rheumatoid arthrisis may be too slow to control the debilitating joint […]
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