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Is happiness genetic? The psychology of happiness and how to feel happier
In the pursuit of happiness, Sarah Pollok returns to university to see what science says about how to live a more joyful life. Video / Carson Bluck
Govt scrambles to regulate the ‘Wild West’ of genetic testing by insurers
Business and science move at a quicker pace.
Scientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOs
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.
'I'm effectively cured': Gene-editing trial proves promising for treating rare disorder
Judy Knox no longer takes drugs for her potentially fatal disorder, hereditary angioedema.
Scientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possum
Scientists have just reconstructed the entire genetic jigsaw of the brushtail possum.
Kiwis are open to GMOs but is the Govt?
OPINION: Poll shows 72 per cent believe farmers should be able to plant GM ryegrass.
Gene-altering tech could help save NZ's pest-threatened species
DoC report says gene tech may offer 'breakthrough opportunities' - but with tricky issues.
Profile: NZ scientist raising $100m to cure motor neurone disease
After 30 years overseas, Chris Shaw is returning to New Zealand with ambitious plans.
Growing concern over genetic discrimination in New Zealand
Genetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.
New evidence rejects Wuhan lab leak theory
Scientists pour cold water on claims the Covid-19 pandemic began in a Chinese laboratory.
Ella Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprint
It is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.
Best of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tiger
Skin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GE
More than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.
'James Shaw should quit' - words that got a Green called 'violent'
Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.
Q&A: Why you've been hearing more about GE lately
If it seems you've been hearing a lot about GE lately, you're not mistaken. Here's why.
Silk spider library holds key to the future
Silk spider library could be a storehouse for designing space gear and even dresses.
NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says
Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.
Agriculture Minister calls for debate on genetic engineering
It's time for a "sensible, mature conversation", he says.
Shane Jones vs the GE-free 'gospel'
We must "deploy an arsenal of science and technology" to fight climate change, he says.
Govt needs to look at genetic modification: Shaw
But the Climate Change Minister says any decisions have to be "incredibly careful".
Kiwi scientists shed light on how some fish change sex
Kiwi scientists shed fresh light on one of the weirdest phenomenons of the natural world.
Federated Farmers: Greens won't even talk
James Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.
Gluckman: Time to restart GE debate in NZ
Sir Peter Gluckman says "the science is as settled as it will be" on genetic modification.
50 questions about the environment: Our biosecurity
Following a string of major incursions, Professor Travis Glare discusses NZ's biosecurity.
US military money eyes up Kiwi islands for tests
US military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.
Fed Farmers drop Northland GMO appeal
Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.
Election 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GM
Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?