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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Neural correlates of hate
New research published this week by scientists at the University College London looks at the neural correlates of hate. Seventeen […]
Continue readingNew Research: Heart attack deaths tied to defective gene
University of Otago Christchurch scientists have identified a genetic defect in male patients that nearly doubles the risk of death […]
Continue readingRising CO2 means faster ocean acidification
Australian marine scientists claim rising carbon dioxide levels in the world’s ocean could deal a “disastrous blow” to coral reefs, […]
Continue readingRunning Hot ’08 – focus on emerging scientists
October 29 – 31, Wellington The Running Hot conference kicks off tomorrow (October 29) and will bring together emerging scientists […]
Continue readingMethane research inspired by NZ farmers
Greenhouse gases produced by cow burps are growing at a faster rate than the man-made emissions responsible for global warming, […]
Continue readingNew Research: Promising new weight loss drug
A study published in The Lancet on 23 October investigates the effects of a new drug, tesofensine, on weight loss […]
Continue readingPeople are going bananas over a new diet
A new diet has been attracting coverage in the press. The ‘Morning Banana Diet’ devised by Japanese pharmacist Sumiko Watanabe […]
Continue readingDiabetes drug could help people with diabetes
A new diabetes drug that could extend the life of people with Type 2 diabetes and reduce complications is due […]
Continue readingEating quickly until full trebles the risk of overweight
A study published in the British Medical Journal this week had found that eating until full and eating quickly were […]
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