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Awards for the best and brightest of NZ science

Researchers into lifesaving treatment for children, climate change, and an app analysing the road toll, plus a teacher and science communicator honoured by the PM

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Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking

Trigger warning: this article includes references to infant death and institutional abuse

The Conversation

The science of cosiness: a textiles expert explains feather down, bamboo, polyester duvets

As the weather cools in the southern hemisphere and energy prices climb, many of us are trying to stay warm without cranking the heating.

The Conversation

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Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study

Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.

The Conversation

Just as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility

New Zealand’s 2023 census was the first to collect data on gender identity and sexual orientation, showing one in 20 adults identify as LGBTQIA+.

The Conversation

Colossal's de-extincted 'dire wolf' isn't a dire wolf and it has not been de-extincted, experts say

Scientists recently revealed that they have "brought back" extinct dire wolves thanks to genetic engineering — but experts say the newly created animals are only like dire wolves in appearance.

LiveScience

The COVID inquiry report is an excellent guide to preparing for the next pandemic – health cuts put that at risk

The rising threat of epidemics and pandemics adds urgency for the government to act on the recommendations of the long-awaited inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID response.

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Furry fruit improves mental health-- fast

Kiwifruit has proven to be a powerful mood booster, and new research from the University of Otago demonstrates how quickly its effects can occur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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See 'incredible' photos of bird that is both male and female

This green honeycreeper has male plumage on one half of its body and female plumage on the other half.

LiveScience

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

WEKU

New Zealand in limbo one month after election as government coalition negotiations drag on

Incoming PM Christopher Luxon must bring together the libertarian Act party and populist New Zealand First, parties that have major differences

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Beyond the Soap Box: Where NZ doesn't pull its weight on the world stage

NZ has never come close to meeting its UN foreign aid targets, but with so many pressing issues at home this year, Stephen Knowles and John Crump examine whether we should care if we pull our weight on the world stage.

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn't be 'Tiriti-led’

As part of its aspiration to be “Tiriti-led”, the University of Otago has embarked on a consultation process to re-brand. The proposed change involves a new logo and a new, deeply symbolic Māori name: Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.

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We can't let the ball drop on diabetes

NZ is behind the world in funding a lifesaving diabetes technology. This is why it's so important Pharmac is finally taking the first steps to address this serious health inequity.

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