Contractors have “successfully completed their work” to remove diesel fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui off Sāmoa, according […]
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Manawanui cleanup resumes – Expert Reaction
The next step in clearing the Manawanui wreck from a reef in Sāmoa is to remove the fuel from the sunken […]
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Samoa’s dengue outbreak – Expert Reaction
Samoa will fumigate schools and hospitals in an effort to kill mosquitoes carrying the potentially life-threatening dengue virus. The Pacific Island country […]
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Fresh outbreaks arise in Pacific nations – Expert Reaction
After successfully holding Covid-19 at bay, some Pacific Island countries now face new outbreaks – including Omicron spread. This week […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A
After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]
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Samoa pulls MMR vaccine following two deaths – Expert Reaction
The Samoan Government has seized supplies of the MMR vaccine following the deaths of two children. Reports suggest two children, […]
Continue readingSugar, diet and obesity – In the News
Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]
Continue readingGene linked to obesity – In the News
Research published this week has found one of the strongest genetic links to obesity, with carriers having a 35 per […]
Continue readingObesity-linked gene discovered in Samoa – Expert reaction
Researchers studying obesity in Samoa have found a unique genetic variant that boosts fat storage and increases obesity risk in […]
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