By University of Canterbury
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Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins is further delaying reforms of the science sector, and ignoring pleas from the science community for resolutions, says science advocacy group Save Science Coalition.

By Save Science
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Scientists have found a new ghost shark that lives exclusively in the deep waters of Australia and New Zealand.

By NIWA
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Christchurch — A new device that purifies water cheaply and efficiently could revolutionise hydroponic growing and make farming more sustainable in a changing world.

By University of Canterbury
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Hundreds of thousands of North Island homes could be covered in ashfall following a volcanic eruption, and assessing the damage could take months.

By Natural Hazards Commission
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Whose science do we trust? Experimental trials of genetically engineered (GE) organisms showing failure, or the industry science spin, massaging out the failures and pretending all is fine.

By GE Free NZ
379 views

A recent article by J.R. Bruning has raised concerns about the vulnerability of technical and scientific information to manipulation by vested interests.

By Expert Briefing
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released its decision on “null segregants” (APP204173) defining them as "not genetically engineered organisms".

By GE Free NZ
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Dunedin — Professor Dearden, Otago University, has received $11 million from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise (MBIE) to engineer wasps using gene drive technology.

By GE Free NZ
559 views

AgResearch, a leading Crown Research Institute in New Zealand, has prohibited the use of the Forced Swim Test, becoming the first institution in the country to do so.

By Expert Briefing
558 views

Scientists are warning against deregulation of Gene Editing, in a joint declaration by independent scientists with multi-sector expertise in environment, animal and human health.

By GE Free NZ
714 views

Napier — Get ready to blast off on a space adventure! A hands-on space science showcase will land in Napier this November, bringing visitors of all ages an out-of-this-world experience.

By Napier City Council
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Auckland — A Year 13 from Saint Kentigern College scooped top prizes at the 2023 NIWA South and East Auckland Science Fair for her project "Crab-a-dabra!".

By NIWA
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released its most recent report on the use of animals in science, stating that 308,872 animals were used for research, testing and teaching in NZ that year, and nearly half (47%) of these animals were killed.

By New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society
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The withdrawal of the application to grow GE ryegrass in Australia has added to doubts about the viability of AgResearch's GE-ryegrass which has already done poorly in previous trials.

By GE Free NZ
777 views

Wellington — Researchers have discovered 26 species of roundworms that are completely new to science.

By NIWA
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Lower Hutt — New technology being tested by Callaghan Innovation scientists has the potential to more accurately ensure New Zealanders are getting the power they are paying for.

By Callaghan Innovation
725 views

Wanaka — NASA is planning two super pressure balloon (SPB) launches from Wānaka, New Zealand, in 2023, primarily to test the agency's SPB technology, but NASA also plans to fly a science payload as a mission of opportunity on each balloon.

By Queenstown Lakes District Council
754 views

Exercise physiology is an important field of study that examines the effects of physical activity on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems of the human body.

By Premium SEO NZ
677 views

A new learning solution has arrived for college students studying biology.

By Premium SEO NZ
758 views

A new online endocrine lab has been launched for college educators.The lab provides a comprehensive resource for educators to use in their teaching and provides a platform for collaboration and sharing of information with other educators.

By Premium SEO NZ
564 views

Telemeters are used in a wide array of fields to aid with the measurement of moving versus stationary objects.

By Premium SEO NZ
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