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Candida Auris And Superbugs In Aotearoa – Expert Reaction

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:57:00 +0200

The antifungal-resistant yeast Candida auris has been detected in New Zealand, adding to the list of germs that can resist treatment by our currently available medications. The World Health Organisation lists antimicrobial resistance as one of the top 10 ...

New Zealand’s First Recorded Case Of Rabies – Expert Reaction

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:57:00 +0200

A traveller who contracted the rabies virus overseas was diagnosed in New Zealand last week and subsequently died. Health officials say person-to-person transmission of rabies almost never happens, so there is no risk to members of the public. The ...

10-year Plan For Pacific Children’s Health – Expert Reaction

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:57:00 +0200

Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s lives, according to researchers. The recommendations are made in the Tamaiti Ole Moana report, containing a 10-year ...

How AI Has Changed Online Search Forever

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:25:00 +0200

From the invention of the printing press to the rise of television, the internet, and mobile devices, the world has witnessed a series of technological revolutions that have profoundly impacted our daily lives. Today, we stand on the brink of another ...

Colony Losses Plateau At Similar Level To Last Year

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:06:00 +0200

New Zealand beekeepers once again reported that the Varroa destructor mite is the most common reason for overwintering hive losses, according to the recently released New Zealand Colony Loss Survey. The overall colony loss rate during winter 2022 was ...

Pathology Professional Concerns Over Proposed Dunedin Hospital Laboratory Plans

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:03:00 +0200

The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (NZIMLS) is voicing our concerns with regards the Pathology laboratory downsizing in the latest signed off Dunedin Hospital rebuild plans. ‘To have been allocated little over 300 square ...

BBC Earth Highlights Conservation Efforts At The Top Of The South

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:37:00 +0200

Conservation partnerships in the Marlborough Sounds are hitting the international stage today with BBC Earth releasing a 12-minute video highlighting how nature can help to solve the climate crisis. The video is part of a wider effort by BBC Earth ...

Historic Newspaper Articles Shine New Light On The Near Extinction Of Kākāpō

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:15:00 +0200

Kākāpō, the world’s only flightless parrot, once ranged throughout the forests of Aotearoa New Zealand. However, early European observers noted the bird population declining rapidly within their own lifetimes and speculated this was due to packs ...

Lost Chimpanzees Of Tenerife Redefined Human Intelligence

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:37:00 +0200

Chimpanzees in seminal early 20th century psychology research showing their problem-solving capabilities are being honoured in a research project capturing their full and sometimes tragic life stories.

Cold Snap Gives Way To Warmer And Wetter Weather This Weekend

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:58:00 +0200

If you have found yourself reaching for that extra blanket the last couple of nights you’re not the only one. MetService meteorologists tracked a cold front as it swept up the country early this week, followed by strong southerlies, leaving cold air ...

The Sydney Dialogue To Tackle Technology Competition, Cybersecurity And The New Space Race

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:17:00 +0200

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers for the upcoming Sydney Dialogue , which will take place on 4-5 April 2023. The Sydney Dialogue brings together global leaders, political decision-makers ...

5 Surprising Places You May Find Asbestos Around The Home

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:41:00 +0200

Did you know that asbestos can be found in places around your home that you wouldn't even think of? This dangerous substance was widely used in construction materials for its insulating and fire-resistant properties, but it can also be found in everyday ...

AI, AI, AI, Or I, I, I?

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:49:00 +0200

Woke Or Awakened?

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:29:00 +0200

On The Search For Invaders

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:51:00 +0200

Deep beneath Waitomo’s rolling hills lies a maze of caves and underground rivers. Here, NIWA researchers braved the dark waters to measure the current and hunt for fishy invaders under the twinkle of the cave’s magical glowworms. The Waitomo caves ...

Fujitsu & Osaka University Develop Quantum Computing Architecture, Accelerating Progress Toward Practical Application

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:40:00 +0200

Fujitsu and Osaka University's Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) today revealed the development of a new, highly efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture, representing a significant milestone toward the realization ...

Gene-editing Treatment Relieves Debilitating Symptoms

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:11:00 +0200

Kiwi patients with a painful and debilitating inherited illness say gene-editing therapy has changed their lives. Kiwi patients with a painful and debilitating inherited illness say gene-editing therapy has changed their lives and completely relieved ...

EPA Gives Green Light For Exotic Houseplants

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0200

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved 12 houseplant species for import and release in Aotearoa New Zealand. The plants come from humid rainforests across Central and South America, Southeast Asia and China, and are prized for their ...

One Small Step For Netsafe, One Giant Leap For Online Safety

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:48:00 +0200

As online harm continues to evolve at a rapid rate, online safety watchdog Netsafe is expanding with the launch of New Zealand's first-ever online safety and social media lab. Netsafe Lab will grow the organisation’s technical, advisory and partnership ...

Concern For Pōhutukawa Grows Following Widespread Myrtle Rust Infection

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:43:00 +0200

Myrtle rust infections have been found on pōhutukawa trees in Auckland at unprecedented levels this summer. This season is also the first the disease has been reported on Auckland’s iconic Rangitoto Island. Myrtle rust, caused by the fungal pathogen ...