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Costly signals needed to deliver inconvenient truth
Taking inspiration from the spread of world religions, Quentin Atkinson and Shaun Hendy argue scientists need to do more to signal commitment to ideas they want to spread.
Nicotine in sports: high use but little evidence of effects on performance
The use of nicotine in sports is on the rise, but there is little research investigating whether it has any effect on performance or could pose a health risk.
The legend of Poūwa: ancient myths of New Zealand’s black swan confirmed by fossil DNA
New research reveals that New Zealand once had its own species of black swan, the Poūwa.
Supreme Court ruling on NZ’s largest irrigation dam proposal respects conservation law and protected land
New Zealand's Supreme Court rejected a proposed land swap that would have seen conservation land used for an irrigation dam, but the government is now considering a retrospective law change.
Plant hormone boost for New Zealand’s critically endangered night parrot
New research suggests that New Zealand's bizarre nocturnal parrot, the kākāpō, needs plant hormones to breed successfully.
More reason to use Meningococcal B vaccine – it could also cut the Clap
As the WHO calls for urgency to address antibiotic resistance in gonorrhoea, new research shows that a vaccine developed against an unrelated disease offers protection.
A new approach to emissions trading in a post-Paris climate
New Zealand is a trailblazer for emissions trading, which could help drive a low-emission transformation, both domestically and overseas, in a post-Paris world.
Satellites reveal melting of rocks under volcanic zone, deep in Earth’s mantle
New research shows that satellite measurements of tiny movements of the Earth's surface can tell scientists what is happening in the deeper layers of our planet.
North Korean POWs seeking last chance to return home after decades in exile
More than six decades after the Korean War, a small group of North Korean prisoners of war may get a chance to return home.
Why travel bans and changes to human rights laws won’t stop terrorist attacks
Terrorism is a chameleon by its very nature. Counter-terrorism measures must adapt and ensure a balance of security and liberty.
Matariki: reintroducing the tradition of Māori New Year celebrations
The pre-dawn rising of the Pleiades, known as Matariki in New Zealand, heralds the turn of the seasons and the start of a new year for Māori.
Common pesticides can harm bees, but the jury is still out on a global ban
Two large-scale studies confirm that neonicotinoid pesticides can harm bees. But the effects vary widely in different countries, suggesting that calls for a world ban would be premature.
Stigma and lack of awareness stop young people testing for sexually transmitted infections
Despite significant medical advances, rates of sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, including some old foes like syphilis.
Body mass and evolution: why the body mass index is a limited measure of public health
The Body Mass Index is used to assess the risk of lifestyle diseases, but the relationship between BMI and chronic illnesses remains far from simple.
The Lark Descending: are non-native birds undervalued in New Zealand?
Latest results from garden bird surveys in New Zealand show that at least six non-native species have declined over the past decade.
Grenfell Tower fire exposes the injustice of disasters
Marginal people become resourceless, invisible to public policies, and disempowered in public life. This increases their vulnerability to disaster.
New Zealand joins a growing global Conversation
We're delighted to announce the appointment of The Conversation's first New Zealand Editor, who will share NZ's best academic research and analysis with millions of readers worldwide each month.
15th-century Chinese sailors have a lesson for Trump about climate policy
In pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, Donald Trump has turned his back not just on the world but on the low-carbon economy. He should pay heed to a very apt lesson from China's history.
Call for mandatory screening to cut the risk of malnutrition in older people
Old age comes with many challenges, including concerning levels of malnutrition. But screening and early intervention could make a substantial difference - and save health budget funds.
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Senior lecturer, Massey University
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Associate Professor, Massey University
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Senior Lecturer in Disaster Risk Reduction, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer, School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University
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Lecturer in Sustainable and Resilient Urbanism, Loughborough University
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PhD Candidate in Disaster Management, University of Newcastle
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Professor of tectonics and geophysics, Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor in Ocean Physics, University of Auckland
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Professor of Climate Change, Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Ecology, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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Associate Dean Postgraduate, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor, School of Environment, University of Auckland
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Associate Professor of Politics, Massey University
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