New research by Professor David Fergusson and colleagues from the University of Otago has found that women who have an […]
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New 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 […]
Continue readingBeyond fear and loathing: Scientists discuss GMOs
Media briefing on GMOs Media briefing from yesterday now available for playback online. Please dial 0800 449 994 and enter […]
Continue readingThe science of elections – what influences our vote?
With US elections underway, and New Zealand elections imminent, the Science Media Centre rounds up the latest research into the […]
Continue readingLack of sleep in childhood linked to risk of adult obesity
New research from the University of Otago, published in the journal Pediatrics yesterday, has found that a lack of sleep […]
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