A new study has suggested that exposure to magnetic fields during pregnancy may be linked to asthma in children. However, […]
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Experts list most vulnerable deep sea habitats
Contamination from waste and litter dumping, deep-sea mining and fishing, and climate change are among the threats outlined in a […]
Continue readingPrimate research in the UK
A new report published today recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK – subject to rigorous […]
Continue readingProject Energize boosts Waikato kids’ health
Children taking part in a new initiative called Project Energize show significant health benefits, with Energize children less overweight and obese, […]
Continue readingReview challenges BBC on science coverage
The BBC does a good job of covering science in its radio, television and web programming, according to a review […]
Continue readingAustralia puts a price on carbon
The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a “carbon price” on industrial emissions in a bid to combat climate […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Moderate salt reduction benefits questioned
A review of scientific literature by The Cochrane Library suggests moderate reductions in salt intake don’t lead to reduced risk […]
Continue readingAre trout to blame for declining water quality?
UPDATED: Scientists are questioning statements by a prominent dairy industry representative, suggesting trout are a ‘disastrous species’ — no better […]
Continue readingPrescription drug found in synthetic cannabis product
The Ministry of Health announced last week that a particular variety of the ‘synthetic cannabis’ smoking blends, Kronic – Pineapple […]
Continue readingExpert on low drug resistance in bacteria from NZ food
A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]
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