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Keep up to date with the latest science-related news and events from New Zealand.
Latest Newsletter
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New Zealand Science Learning Hub Newsletter Christmas 2009
Our Christmas newsletter brings an update on 3 new contexts that have been recently added to the Science Learning Hub.
Featured News
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A tale of two earthquakes
08/03/2010
The effects of 2 massive earthquakes in Haiti (January 2010) and Chile (February 2010) have been very different in these 2 countries.
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Shining a light on cancer cells
02/03/2010
New Zealand scientists have been recognised for developing silicon particles that can bind to cancer cells and give out a tell-tale light.
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JOIDES Resolution probes sea level change
23/02/2010
An international team of scientists has been investigating the relative impact of global climate change and local tectonic forces on the laying down of sediment on the seafloor and changing sea level off the Canterbury coast.
Featured Events
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Realise the Dream
17/09/09 to 10/03/10
Realise the Dream is a 6-day event which celebrates, rewards, challenges and showcases outstanding pieces of research, or technological practice from New Zealand school students.
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Seaweek
07/03/10 to 14/03/10
Seaweek is a week when you can learn about the oceans around New Zealand, the variety of species in the sea, how important they are to New Zealand’s natural heritage and what you can do to help protect them.
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Earth Hour 2010
27/03/10, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Earth Hour is when people around the world are asked to turn off their lights for 1 hour. This is to highlight the importance of conserving energy in an effort to tackle global warming.
