Analysis of the events leading up to the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake, may lead to a different approach to forecasting earthquakes, […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Aspirin unlikely to help older people live longer – In the News
Aspirin has been found to have no benefit on life expectancy, according to a major Australian-led study on the drug. […]
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Alpine Fault featured in special issue – In the News
The 300-year anniversary of the last time the Alpine Fault ruptured has been marked with a special issue of the New […]
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Low-emissions economy report – In the News
The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]
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Approval for samurai wasp to slay stink bug – In The News
Ramped up biosecurity controls have done a good job of keeping the dreaded brown marmorated stink bug out of the country. But […]
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Earth could enter hothouse climate – In The News
The possibility Earth could enter an irreversible ‘hothouse climate’ with rising sea levels of between 10 and 60 metres has […]
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Bowel cancer screening programme independent review – In The News
An independent review has outlined shortcomings of the national bowel screening programme (NBSP) pilot and made a range of recommendations for […]
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Changing of the Chief Scientist guard – In the News
There’s been a changing of the guard in the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor’s office over the weekend, with outgoing […]
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Clever crows make tools from memory – In the News
There’s yet another piece of evidence to suggest New Caledonian crows might be the smartest birds around: new research has […]
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Land and Water recommendations – In the News
The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]
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