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No genomic evidence for ‘ecocide’ on Rapa Nui – Expert Reaction

No genomic evidence for ‘ecocide’ on Rapa Nui – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 September 202419 September 2024

New genomic research rejects a contentious theory that ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) experienced population declines due to […]

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When did sweet potatoes arrive in the Pacific – Expert Reaction

When did sweet potatoes arrive in the Pacific – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 April 201813 February 2019

New research has cast doubt on the theory that the presence of sweet potatoes in Polynesia indicates early contact with […]

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Finding and losing new bird species with ancient DNA — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 17 August 201703 August 2018

Ancient DNA has shed light on two extinct species this week, resulting in New Zealand claiming a new shag and […]

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Extinct sea lion discovered, raises by-catch concern – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 July 2016

The discovery of an extinct sea lion from the Chatham Islands has researchers concerned that modern levels of by-catch could […]

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Little penguins recent Aussie invaders – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 05 February 201628 March 2016

The little penguin species (popularly known as little blue penguins) found in southern New Zealand is a surprisingly recent invader […]

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Dom Post: Kiwi helps to resurrect woolly mammoth blood

In the News  |  Published: 05 May 2010

Kiran Chug writes in the Dominion Post about Wellingtonian Alan Cooper and his involvement in scientists’ recently announced ability to […]

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The Press: Moa DNA gives up some secrets

In the News  |  Published: 11 March 2010

Paul Gorman reports in The Press on the first successful isolation of DNA from ancient eggshell fossils by an international […]

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Penguin bones reveal long-lost species

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 November 200820 November 2008

The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin, one of our most charismatic native species, was a stranger to New Zealand until just […]

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