PHARMAC’s decision not to fund melanoma treatment pembrolizumab – marketed as Keytruda – has been widely covered in the media. Public […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Leaders lay out commitments in climate talks – In the news
Leaders from countries around the world laid out their planned actions to tackle climate change at the UN Climate Change […]
Continue readingParis climate talks set to kick off – In the News
The UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, which starts this Monday, has not been missed by the New Zealand media. […]
Continue readingToddlers and anti-fat attitudes – In the News
Children might be picking up anti-fat attitudes from their mothers very early on in life, according to new New Zealand […]
Continue readingMedia reporting heats up ahead of climate talks
Despite the tragic attacks in Paris, the French capital is still to host the international negotiations aimed at keeping a […]
Continue reading1080 research symposium – In the News
The latest research in 1080 predator control is to be discussed at a symposium in Christchurch this week. The symposium, […]
Continue readingCancer: the cost of a life – NZH special series
This week the New Zealand Herald has run an extensive five-part series – in print and online – delving deep […]
Continue readingPM’s Science Prizes – In the News
Leading scientists, students and teachers have been recognised in the 2015 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. The prizes, totalling $1 million, […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s Science Prizes recognise top researchers
The 2015 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes – which provide a total of $1 million across five categories – have been […]
Continue readingHonours for New Zealand’s top researchers – In the News
Outstanding New Zealand researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society of New Zealand 2015 Research Honours event, […]
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