All News from Tue, 7 Sep 2010
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Media Release: Unscrambling moa eggs
An ancient DNA study from moa egg shells, published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, has identified eggs of seven of the ten known moa species Read more…
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Study links cholesterol, nonstick coating chemical
A US study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine links compounds containing perfluoroalkyl acids with increased levels of LDL cholesterol in children Read more…
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Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer – study
In a pilot study, psilocybin reduced depression in patients with advanced cancer Read more…
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Mental illness alone not linked to violence – study
Mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder alone do not make people more violent, but the tendency of people with psychiatric problems to abuse drugs or alcohol does, scientists said on Monday Read more…
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Money can buy you happiness, to a point – report
Princeton University study co-authored by Nobel Prize winning psychologist, Daniel Kahneman; NZ's life-satisfaction ranking mentioned Read more…
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New detailed map shows carbon in Peru’s Amazon
Carnegie Institution for Science researchers say their new 3-D map could clear the way for the UN proposal (REDD) to curb deforestation and forest degradation Read more…
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Iran boosts nuclear work, bomb fears remain
IAEA report shows Iran has increased low-enriched uranium production since May, as well as 22kg of the higher-grade material Read more…
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Lanzatech cuts deal with China for waste gas process
Auckland technology start-up company signs partnership with Henan Coal and Chemical and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to help reduce the CO2 footprint of China's coal industry Read more…
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Greenest US state behind the waste-to-energy race
Critics slam Los Angeles County's proposed plans to build three new biorefineries; refers to NZs Huntly power station Read more…
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More should be done about P, study finds
A new Stellar Trust-commissioned survey by UMR Research shows one in seven NZers know someone using the drug Read more…
