Obesity is a significant problem in New Zealand, with latest figures showing one adult in three is overweight and a […]
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Scientists comment on new genomic research infrastructure
More detail on the new genomics infrastricture can be found here. John McEwan, Animal Genomics Principal Scientist, AgResearch Invermay: Will […]
Continue readingGiving children paracetamol increases asthma risk
Giving children paracetamol during their first year of life can increase their risk of developing asthma according to new research […]
Continue readingMelamine and its impact on the body
Chinese officials continue to deal with the aftermath of over 1250 babies falling ill and two dying after consuming tainted […]
Continue readingThe science underpinning the ETS
The emissions trading scheme (ETS) legislation, which passed on a 63-57 vote after its third reading in Parliament on Wednesday […]
Continue readingKiwi scoops award for World Herbivory Project
Former Victoria University lecturer Dr Angela Moles has picked up a L’Oréal Australia Women in Science fellowship for her work […]
Continue readingThe Maori diet and its impact on health
The changes in the Maori diet that have occurred over the last 200 years will be discussed at the New […]
Continue readingThe Digital Strategy 2.0 – does it go far enough?
The Government has unveiled the Digital Strategy 2.0 – a collection of new initiatives, targets and guidelines for the development […]
Continue readingMalnutrition in hospitals
The problem of malnutrition in our hospitals will be discussed at the New Zealand Dietetic Association National Conference in Hamilton […]
Continue readingCoral reef conservation failing
One of the largest studies to date of coral reef protection measures warns that conservation zones are in the wrong […]
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