Despite improvements in stroke prevention and management, the number of strokes in New Zealand will increase by 40 per cent […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Gaming loot boxes meet gambling criteria – In the News
Video game ‘loot boxes’ – boxes with randomised rewards inside that players can purchase – can meet the structural and […]
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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News
This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]
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Violence under-reported in EDs – In the News
Violence has become so commonplace in emergency departments that staff have become apathetic about reporting it, a Christchurch study published […]
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Building blocks for life found on Mars – In the News
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life, and they say their findings show […]
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Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]
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Govt plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis – In the News
The Government has announced it will attempt to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. […]
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Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News
The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group has reported back to Government with recommendations on what New Zealand needs to […]
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Sugar gel study gets US funding boost – In The News
A Kiwi-led study looking at whether sugar gels can prevent brain damage in infants has received a huge funding boost […]
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Donald Trump v. Pharmac – In the News
Last weekend saw Donald Trump going after countries who have national drug-buying agencies (like Pharmac) which allows them to negotiate with drug […]
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