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UC Team Seeking Breakthrough In Next Generation Electronics
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:51 pm | University of Canterbury
A UC team is seeking a breakthrough nano-technology for computer microchips. If successful, it would mean that a Kiwi developed technology could become the next hot item in integrated circuit manufacture. More >>
National Science Challenges Must Break New Ground
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“The profile of science in New Zealand has been raised by the announcement of 10 National Science Challenges by Minister of Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce, and the commitment to invest $133.5m of new money in these challenges over the next ... More >>
Paediatric Appendicitis – Where to Manage It?
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 2:01 pm | Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
The mandatory transfer of paediatric patients with appendicitis to dedicated paediatric surgical units does not appear to be justified by analysis of patient outcomes in a regional centre, delegates to the 82nd Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) of the ... More >>
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:56 pm | Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair through 5mm port sites with mesh, is a safe, technically feasible and effective procedure with no associated infection and minimal perioperative morbidity, delegates to the 82nd Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) of ... More >>
Could Coral Reefs Become Sponge Reefs In the Future?
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:39 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
International research has suggested that many coral species won’t survive beyond the end of this century, but marine biologists at Victoria University are offering an alternative scenario. More >>
UC Psychologists Helping Shape the Robotic Future
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:37 pm | University of Canterbury
Remotely-operated vehicles are emerging globally as a big business and University of Canterbury (UC) psychology researchers are looking for ways to make them more user-friendly. More >>
Wood burning fires a winter health hazard
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:17 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by a Victoria University student shows that particulate matter from wood burning fires is a winter health hazard in New Zealand. The research by Canadian-born Travis Ancelet, who graduates from Victoria University with a PhD in Chemistry next ... More >>
Fighting rheumatic fever - experts respond
Monday, 6 May 2013, 4:31 pm | Science Media Centre
New funding to combat rheumatic fever announced today will provide for free drop-in clinics for sore throat testing and treatment in some of the areas most heavily-affected by the disease. More >>
Global leadership for NZ growth and development scientists
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:19 pm | Gravida
Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development has developed an ‘International College’ of celebrated global experts who will provide leadership to all its members working on cutting edge research in reproduction, pregnancy, growth and development. More >>
Professor Lord Robert Winston becomes Gravida patron
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:15 pm | Gravida
Famous scientist, clinician and broadcaster Professor Lord Robert Winston is strengthening his ties to New Zealand by becoming a patron of Gravida, New Zealand’s national Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) dedicated to discoveries in maternal, children’s ... More >>
Science of Animal Testing Thrown into Doubt
Monday, 6 May 2013, 1:48 pm | Pat Dutt and Jonathan Latham
New scientific research has cast grave doubt on the safety testing of hundreds of thousands of consumer products, food additives and industrial chemicals. Everyday products, from soft drinks and baby foods, to paints, gardening products, cosmetics ... More >>
UC Investigating Impact of Earthquakes on Couples
Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:24 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher is investigating how Canterbury couples’ relationship satisfaction was impacted by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More >>
UC Research Into Predatory Attacks on NZ Falcon Nests
Monday, 6 May 2013, 11:04 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found that that feral cats, stoats and hedgehogs are likely to be the biggest threats to ground-nesting New Zealand falcons. More >>
Summary of the April 2013 Community Research Newsletter
Monday, 6 May 2013, 9:26 am | Community Research
Five Line Summary of the April 2013 Community Research Newsletter More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Science of crime, SAVVY, Challenges
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:51 pm | Science Media Centre
SAVVY Wellington; Science of crime; Monckton rebuffed; PM's Science Prizes; Quoted; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
Top of the South ready to take on science challenges
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:34 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute has welcomed the National Science Challenges announced by Government this week. More >>
Turning wetter then colder this weekend
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:30 pm | MetService
A complex low over the central Tasman Sea, and an advancing front from the Southern Ocean, will make for a wet weekend. Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented "For many places the weekend will start off dry. However, on Saturday, ... More >>
Lincoln University welcomes new National Science Challenges
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:17 pm | Lincoln University
New Zealand’s specialist land-based university welcomes and supports the Government’s new National Science Challenges. The National Science Challenges are clearly identified social, environmental and economic opportunities and difficulties that face New Zealand. More >>
What If People Were Complacent About Tsunamis?
Friday, 3 May 2013, 12:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Professor James Goff of the University of New South Wales in Sydney is a visiting Erskine lecturer at UC and will talk about tsunamis at his lecture next Wednesday (May 8). The Erskine fellowship programme was established in 1963 following a generous ... More >>
UC Research Investigates Drug-taking Pregnant Mothers
Friday, 3 May 2013, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
Drug-dependent pregnant women are very high-risk, with high rates of chronic physical and mental health problems including depression and hepatitis C, University of Canterbury (UC) research has found. More >>
One In Five Civil Union Couples Are Visitors
Friday, 3 May 2013, 10:59 am | Statistics New Zealand
There were 20,521 marriages registered to New Zealand residents in 2012, Statistics New Zealand said today. A further 2,422 marriages were registered to overseas residents. There were also 303 civil unions registered to New Zealand residents, and an additional ... More >>
Antarctic proposal one of ten National Science Challenges
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:44 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Prime Minister John Key and Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation, today announced the final 10 National Science Challenges. The ten research areas identified as New Zealand's first National Science Challenges include the Antarctic ... More >>
EU restricts neonicotinoid crop protection products
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:15 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes enough research will be available within two years to scientifically inform New Zealand decision-making on the future use of crop protection products from the Neonicotinoid family. More >>
Study Of NZ Children’s First Words Expected to Finish 2014
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 1:03 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) survey of up to 3000 children, which will help provide the first comprehensive study on early language development in New Zealand, is expected to be finished early next year. More >>
UC Engineer Wins Major NZ Earthquake Engineering Award
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:52 pm | University of Canterbury
UC Engineer Wins Major Nz Earthquake Engineering Research Award May 2, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) engineer has won the 2013 Earthquake Commission and the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering's Ivan Skinner Award for the advancement ... More >>
Genetics companies urged to eliminate small calf syndrome
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd
New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL), the DairyNZ subsidiary company that manages the National Breeding Objective for New Zealand dairy cattle, is encouraging and welcoming moves by genetics companies Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) and ... More >>
NIWA: the Deep South Drives New Zealand’s Future
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 10:42 am | NIWA
One of the biggest drivers of New Zealand’s climate is the influence of ocean currents and climate systems in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Even relatively subtle changes could have dramatic impacts on our climate and ability to work and live as ... More >>
Top 10 Driver Frustrations
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 10:38 am | AA Insurance
Drivers who don’t leave their contact details after hitting a parked car frustrate New Zealand motorists the most, according to a new survey by AA Insurance. More >>
Intensive Effort to Beat Pest Butterfly Breeding
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 10:24 am | Department of Conservation
More than 200 great white butterfly infestations were found and removed in Nelson Tasman last month – more than double those detected in March - as intensive efforts continue to beat an autumn spike in butterfly breeding. More >>
National Science Challenges unveiled - Experts respond
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 3:10 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government today announced the ten areas that have been selected for special focus and additional funding as New Zealand's National Science Challenges. More >>
National Science Challenges important for NZ prosperity
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:21 pm | Science New Zealand
“The National Science Challenges announced today are important in two aspects – they will each contribute hugely to New Zealand’s social, environmental and economic prosperity; and overall, they will inspire a generation of young people to see the ... More >>
Gravida applauds demand for new health/agriculture knowledge
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:16 pm | Gravida
The people of New Zealand have clearly shown their desire for putting the health of our children and families first in the results of the National Science Challenges, says Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development. More >>
New study shows kiwi call in perfect harmony
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A group of researchers at Victoria University studying the little spotted kiwi are uncovering surprising results about our national bird’s behaviour. More >>
Call for submissions on a new insecticide
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 1:58 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to import an insecticide used to eradicate ants. Ensystex NZ Ltd has applied to import the water-based insecticide Bithor, which contains bifenthrin and imidacloprid (a ... More >>
A taste of winter
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 12:50 pm | MetService
A rapidly evolving weather system is expected to arrive from the Tasman Sea bringing a wet end to the week over many parts of New Zealand,especially across central areas. More >>
New Smaller and Lighter Digital Recording Binoculars
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 4:42 pm | Sony New Zealand Limited
Now 30% smaller and lighter than previous model with new weather-resistant design • Zoom in smoothly from 0.8x magnification wide-angle view to powerful 25x magnification close-ups • See your subject clearly with bright, high contrast OLED viewfinder ... More >>
Pesticides Not to Blame For Bee Deaths
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 4:36 pm | Agcarm
Europe’s decision to ban neonicotinoids is another example of politicians making decisions meant for regulators. Pesticides have been blamed for a decline in bee health despite a lack of scientific proof. More >>
Researchers Return to Kapiti
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 2:56 pm | University of Waikato
When the Kapiti Marine Reserve was established in 1992, one of the first jobs was to carry out a stocktake of the 2167 hectare area to see what was there. More >>
UC Researching One of the Largest Studies On Depression
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 2:34 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is undertaking a large study testing the effects of probiotics on people suffering depression. More >>
Hazards In Homes and Gardens a Major Injury Cost
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 11:14 am | University of Otago
A significant proportion of injuries in the home, costing millions of dollars a year, are related to how a house is built and maintained, according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Meridian research helps protect NZ native longfin eels
Monday, 29 April 2013, 3:39 pm | Meridian Energy
Recent findings from research commissioned by Meridian Energy have revealed new information about the longfin eel’s habits and migratory behaviour, which will help to enhance efforts to protect the native species. More >>
Science Hub Will Boost New Zealand Innovation and Produc
Monday, 29 April 2013, 3:31 pm | Science New Zealand
Anthony Scott, chief executive of Science New Zealand, says that today’s announcement of a world class agricultural research and education Hub to be developed at Lincoln, near Christchurch, is highly significant in the drive to enhance New Zealand’s ... More >>
AgResearch to Invest $100 Million In New Science Innovation
Monday, 29 April 2013, 2:29 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch, New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institute, has today announced a major investment programme that is the largest of its kind in New Zealand agricultural science. More >>
Tiny Brains with Big Effects: the World of Ants and Bees
Monday, 29 April 2013, 1:03 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians will have the chance to delve into the world of insects during Professor Phil Lester’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 7 May. More >>
Data with a Bloody Past Has Positive Spin-off For Whales
Monday, 29 April 2013, 12:34 pm | NIWA
Information gathered by whalers in the 19th century to support the systematic killing of southern right whales in Australasian offshore waters has been used by NIWA scientists to better understand – and ultimately help protect – the present-day habitats ... More >>
Ability Grouping Ineffective and Possibly Detrimental
Monday, 29 April 2013, 11:24 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) education research has found that intermediate and secondary schools ability grouping practices are, at best, ineffective and, at worst, detrimental to the education of many pupils. More >>
UC Researching Stuttering Which Affects 45,000 Kiwis
Monday, 29 April 2013, 11:20 am | University of Canterbury
Around 45,000 New Zealanders stutter and a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating to, ultimately, help reduce stuttering. More >>
Tiny brains with big effects: the world of insects
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:55 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians will have the chance to delve into the world of insects during Professor Phil Lester’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 7 May. More >>
DOC is on the lookout for southern right whales
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:06 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking public to report any sightings of southern right whales migrating along the coast this season. More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Press council stoush, immunisation and prizes
Friday, 26 April 2013, 4:50 pm | Science Media Centre
Million immunised; Diplomatic Immunity; PM's Prizes; Women in science; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events More >>
New Toshiba Portégé Z10t detachable Ultrabook
Friday, 26 April 2013, 4:36 pm | Toshiba
For people who demand it all, Toshiba today launched the Portégé Z10t, a thin hybrid computer that is a powerful, durable and convenient Ultrabook™ which transforms easily, into a practical and intuitive tablet with an impressive handwriting experience. More >>
UC Research Into Link Between Strokes and Develop Pneumonia
Friday, 26 April 2013, 9:54 am | University of Canterbury
Around 6000 New Zealanders suffer strokes each year and a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is trying to find out why many of them develop life-threatening pneumonia. More >>
UC Researching Mussel Shells to Treat Polluted Mining Water
Friday, 26 April 2013, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury
UC Research Looks At Mussel Shells to Treat Polluted Mining Water April 26, 2013 University of Canterbury (UC) researchers are investigating an ecologically engineered treatment system to solve wastewater problems, such as acid mine drainage, on mining ... More >>
Global Census of New Zealand’s Missing Million
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 9:21 am | Kea New Zealand
Global Census of New Zealand’s Missing Million Following last month’s national census, the country’s leading market research company is joining forces with Kea to gather valuable insights into Kea’s global network of over 100,000 Kiwi expats. ... More >>
Entries Open For $1 Million Science Prizes Money
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 4:25 pm | PM Science Prizes
Entries Open For $1 Million Science Prizes Money Entries open today (April 23) for the 2013 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which award prize money of $1 million. A total of five prizes are awarded, with the aim of highlighting how science underpins ... More >>
Awful Tasting Cod Liver Oil Did Do Some Good
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 11:21 am | Canterbury University
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says despite the terrible taste, cod liver oil did actually do some good but the reasons why did not become apparent until the 20th and 21st centuries. More >>
GE plants a major source of formaldehyde exposure?
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 9:43 am | GE Free NZ
New information on the levels of nutrients in glyphosate-tolerant (Roundup-tolerant) GE corn plants grown alongside non-GE plants shows that GE plants do not have the capacity to maintain health. The findings are very concerning, with respect to the ... More >>
Unitec Fulbright Scholar Shares Ecological Insights with U.S
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 9:03 am | Unitec
New Zealand Ecological Society President and Senior Unitec Natural Sciences Lecturer Mel Galbraith is thrilled to be spending his Fulbright Scholarship sharing his ecological, and especially ornithological, knowledge at campuses and societies around Seattle, ... More >>
Scratching the surface of skin allergy
Monday, 22 April 2013, 9:47 am | Malaghan Institute
A trans-Tasman collaboration between researchers at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington and the Centenary Institute in Sydney has resulted in the discovery of a unique type of immune cell in the skin. The significance of which ... More >>
EFSA Rejects GM Form Of Corn Used In NZ Food
Saturday, 20 April 2013, 1:46 pm | University of Canterbury
Europe’s food safety regulator has rejected a form of GM corn that is legal to use in New Zealand foods. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved the same product in 2010. More >>
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