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New Zealand Company Goes Global
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:21:13 +1200 | EB Engineering Solutions
Water is arguably the single most important factor facing the world today and making it more readily available has been a significant motivation behind the recent success of EB Engineering Solutions, a small South Island based business with global aspirations.More >>
More Sour Grapes from NZ Dental Association
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:04:15 +1200 | Fluoride Action Network
The NZ Dental Association is in no position to claim the scientific high ground over the Hamilton city council. Fluoridated water affects every part of our body and dentists are only trained to treat the oral cavity, not the entire body. It is also irrational ...More >>
Te Papa’s Board takes action to protect national collections
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:40:04 +1200 | Te Papa
The Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa has prioritised the need to reduce seismic risk to the National Collections by seeking an additional location to house some of the collections. More >>
Over $1.4m awarded to Medical Researchers
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:44:05 +1200 | Auckland Medical Research Foundation
The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) has recently announced $1,413,701 in funding to medical researchers in the first three funding rounds for 2013. More >>
Welfare debt a bigger target than unpaid tax
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:40:54 +1200 | Victoria University of Wellington
New research from Victoria University shows government agencies are more likely to write off unpaid tax than welfare debt—even though the outstanding tax bill is almost six times larger.More >>
Hamilton Council issues misleading information to residents
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:24:20 +1200 | University of Otago
The Hamilton City Council’s leaflet to ratepayers about its decision to ban fluoride in their town water supply gives oral health information that is wrong, unscientific and misleading to Hamilton people, leading NZ dental authorities say.More >>
Reading between the lines – an app to promote books
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:41:41 +1200 | sticK
How can the book publishing world engage in a digital world? More >>
Pounamu: exploring a science savvy New Zealand in 2023
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:20:00 +1200 | The Macdiarmid Institute
Pounamu is a free, browser based, online game set in a future world where EVERYONE in New Zealand can use science as easily as they can use a computer now. Anyone can play: from primary school students to research scientists, from young entrepreneurs ...More >>
Leading polar expert visits Wellington
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:19:18 +1200 | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington is hosting one of the world’s leading polar scientists this week to give the 2013 S.T. Lee Lecture in Antarctic Studies. Professor Jane Francis is in Wellington to give the eleventh annual lecture. She is Professor of ...More >>
Night Sky Photography with Mark Gee
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:15:06 +1200 | Carter Observatory
On the heels of Jo Elliott’s Scared Geometry exhibition, Carter Observatory has invited world-renowned photographer Mark Gee to give two practical workshops, offering insider tips and tricks on how to take beautiful night sky photos.More >>
Unlocking the causes of autism spectrum disorder
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:23:46 +1200 | University of Auckland
Leading scientists from The University of Auckland are working to unlock the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and they’re encouraging people who are affected to take part in their research.More >>
Researcher Looking to Better Understand Antarctic weather
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:02:19 +1200 | University of Canterbury
To better predict future Antarctic weather trends, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is seeking to understand the polar region’s past icy conditions. The Antarctic is experiencing melting glaciers, break-up of ice shelves, warmer waters ...More >>
Fonterra Confirms No Health Risk with High School Project
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 16:46:49 +1200 | Fonterra
Fonterra today confirmed that there is no health risk to students at Palmerston North Girls’ High School who drank drinks that included whey protein concentrate (WPC80) from a batch subsequently subject to the recent precautionary recall.More >>
Canterbury Scientific Up For Top NZ Business Award
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 16:10:58 +1200 | Canterbury Scientific
Press release, 9 August 2013, Canterbury Scientific, Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury Scientific is proud to announce that it is a finalist for the prestigious International Business Awards run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. These awards ...More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Environmental monitoring, lost health, climate
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 15:34:25 +1200 | Science Media Centre
Enviro-monitoring; Lost health; State of the Climate; Sci Comm Prof; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
New Zealand’s First Pregnancy Specific Insect Repellent
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:43:03 +1200 | Skin Technology
Scientists have long known that some people are more prone to bug bites than others. Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to mosquito bites as they have higher body heat and exhale 21% more carbon dioxide.More >>
Decision more than bad optics
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:17:21 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
News that Callaghan Innovation is to narrow its focus to assist successful businesses with near-market-ready products, raises questions about the research and development body’s actual commitment to innovation, says Labour’s Associate Science and Innovation ...More >>
Local Communities want Stricter Controls of GMOs
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:56:30 +1200 | GE Aware Nelson
GE Aware Nelson is concerned that the Environment minister has chosen a fight with local councils and their ratepayers concerned about outdoor use of GMOs. In 2001 Nelson City Council voted to make Nelson a GE Free city, pre-empting the decision ...More >>
UC Receives US Patent Approval for Digital Technology
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:18:02 +1200 | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has received a patent for a transistor technology for use in flat screen television sets, computer tablets and mobile phones. More >>
Global Climate Survey Shows Warming Evidence
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:06:23 +1200 | US State Department
The year 2012 was among the 10 warmest on record, according to the 2012 State of the Climate report, compiled by almost 400 scientists from 52 nations. Based on data collected by scientific instruments monitoring land, sea, ice and atmosphere, the ...More >>
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