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Auckland Council Refuse To Defend Precautionary Policies In The Unitary Plan
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:17:09 +1300 | GE Free NZ
A major concern is the mandatory removal of precaution nationally and locally by Clauses 248-253 of the bill. It is wrong that Council should just sit by while precaution is removed at public and ratepayer expense.More >>
Human Rights Council: Significant Increase In Child Victims Of Trafficking
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:50:06 +1300 | UN News
Children make up almost four in 10 victims of trafficking worldwide, but the true number of youngsters caught up in the illegal practice is likely much higher, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday.More >>
Science New Zealand 2025 Award Winners Announced
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:28:45 +1300 | Science New Zealand
The theme of this year’s awards was ‘impacts for Aotearoa New Zealand’, recognising the research driving innovation and tangible outcomes that benefit New Zealanders. More >>
Grasslanz Technology Claims Top Science Honour
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:22:48 +1300 | AgResearch
“This award is a real credit to the many people who have been a part of the enduring success of Grasslanz Technology,” says Grasslanz Technology chief executive Megan Skiffington.More >>
NZAS Supports Saving Biotechnology Capacity In Callaghan; Asks What Now For Applied Technology Group
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:20:25 +1300 | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The Biotechnology group with Callaghan Innovation will transfer to the new Bioeconomy Public Research Organisation (PRO), which will be created from a merger of Scion, Plant and Food Research, Manaaki Whenua, and AgResearch as of 1 October 2025.More >>
Brains Of Rugby Players Aid Groundbreaking Research
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:17:10 +1300 | University of Auckland
A breakthrough in understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, has been made at the University of Auckland. More >>
Unlocking Economic Growth Through Science
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:53:23 +1300 | New Zealand Government
"We are moving quickly on changes to New Zealand’s science and innovation system which will maximise the value of government funding and drive economic growth,” says Dr Reti.More >>
Threat Of AI Cyber-Attacks A Top Concern For NZ Businesses, New Research Reveals
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:13:36 +1300 | Kordia
Alastair Miller, Principal Security Consultant at Kordia owned Aura Information Security, says the findings reflect the proliferation of AI technology, resulting in an increase in social engineering and phishing attacks against businesses.More >>
Scientists Elucidate DNA Recognition By BREX System And Program Its Specificity
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:25:42 +1300 | Skoltech
Researchers from the Skoltech Laboratory for Metagenome Analysis, which is led by Assistant Professor Artem Isaev, and their colleagues from the United Kingdom have studied the BREX methyltransferase and determined the protein structure.More >>
NZ’s Glaciers Have Already Lost Nearly A Third Of Their Ice – As More Vanishes, Landscapes And Lives Change
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:14:18 +1300 | The Conversation
Snow and ice loss warms the land surface and air, setting off a feedback loop of further ice loss. This destabilises the landscape, with potentially hazardous impacts. More >>
ManageEngine Ushers In A New Era Of Customisable And Unified Security Analytics With Its Open API-Based Platform
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:29:27 +1300 | ManageEngine
Company's SIEM Solution, Log360, Evolves Into a Unified Security Platform; Helps Simplify Security Operations and Future-Proofs Security Investments. Log360's evolution into a robust security platform began last year with key enhancements, laying the ...More >>
Mental Health Screening “Critical” For Chronic Pain Treatment – Expert Reaction
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:24:19 +1300 | Science Media Centre
The research team looked at 376 studies comprising almost 350,000 people with chronic pain around the world. Those most likely to have depression and anxiety are women, younger people, and people with a certain kind of chronic pain where there is no ...More >>
NZ Ovarian Cancer Sniffing Dogs Set To Receive Significant New Funding Boost
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:54:20 +1300 | Royal Canin
Pet health through nutrition company Royal Canin has supported K9MD since 2022, with the Foundation also funding other science and medical research programmes involving cancer sniffing dogs across the globe.More >>
Cyclone Alfred Is Slowing – And That Could Make It More Destructive. Here’s How Climate Change Might Have Influenced It
Sun, 9 Mar 2025 20:22:02 +1300 | The Conversation
Warmer oceans, more rain and higher seas are likely to heighten Cyclone Alfred’s impact More >>
Gene Technology Changes: What You Need To Know
Sat, 8 Mar 2025 18:30:22 +1300 | RNZ
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. More >>
Life X DNA Advances Home Genetic Testing For Australians Seeking Personalised Health Insights
Sat, 8 Mar 2025 14:41:04 +1300 | Life X DNA
For those following Gary Brecka’s health optimisation strategies, Life X DNA builds on his five-gene methylation test by analysing a broader spectrum of over 25 methylation-related genes. More >>
Experts On Why Bowel Cancer Screening Changes Are A Concern
Fri, 7 Mar 2025 20:49:10 +1300 | RNZ
Cancelling a plan to lower the age for Māori has been described as "institutionalised racism", though some experts say the move overall will save lives. More >>
Manawanui Fuel Removal Operation Completed – Expert Reaction
Fri, 7 Mar 2025 17:21:38 +1300 | Science Media Centre
Over 320,000 litres of diesel fuel mixed with seawater have been removed and from this, just over 300,000 litres of usable diesel fuel have been extracted. Another 45,000 litres of liquid including waste oils and diesel fuel/seawater have also been ...More >>
APEC Strengthens Science And Innovation Ties, Boosts Collaboration And Inclusive Development
Fri, 7 Mar 2025 16:10:54 +1300 | APEC
This year marks a transformative period for PPSTI as the group works towards updating its 10-year strategic plan and strengthening collaboration across economies. More >>
Life X DNA Brings Genetic Methylation Testing Services In Brisbane And Gold Coast
Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:21:15 +1300 | Life X DNA
Life X DNA offers comprehensive methylation tests in Brisbane, providing detailed analysis of DNA methylation patterns that influence metabolism, immune function, and cardiovascular health.More >>