New Zealand astronomers and astrophysicists have helped discover a collection of Jupiter-sized free-floating planets that do not orbit stars, but […]
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The future of coal in New Zealand
The future of coal and proposed lignite developments in Southland, and their role in feeding growing energy needs here and […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: The 2011 Australian federal budget
The Australian government has announced the 2011 federal budget, revealing that several proposed cuts to science and research funding have […]
Continue readingExperts on Government’s freshwater policy package
The Government last night announced its freshwater policy package, the centrepiece of which is the National Policy Statement, which sets […]
Continue readingFoot and mouth disease study questions need for mass culling
Cattle infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) are only infectious for a brief window of time, around half what […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Canadians on Kiwi connection to local quake risks
Experts have been examining the earthquake risks in Canada and how best to prepare for one – drawing on lessons […]
Continue readingExperts respond: too much TV increases heart risk
A recent Australian study has validated what what mothers around the world have been saying for decades: ‘stop watching TV […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Bipolar Disorder and Catherine Zeta-Jones
The recent announcement from Catherine Zeta-Jones that she suffers from bipolar disorder has thrust the condition into the limelight. But […]
Continue readingRebuilding Christchurch – earthquake engineers call for rethink
Engineers are calling for a rethink in building design and standards in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes. Designing to […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Fukushima now ‘Level 7’ Nuclear Incident
On Tuesday Japan upgraded the incident level for the Fukushima nuclear power plant from 5 to 7 on the International […]
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