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Covid infection may cause an inflammatory response in the brain
Study identifies potential risks for neurodegenerative conditions, but also treatment.
Study identifies potential risks for neurodegenerative conditions, but also treatment.
OPINION: The first of 25 science events have touched down to undertake research.
Expert says it may be weeks at least before NZ sees peak of slower-building Omicron wave.
Scientists will be closely watching NZ's fisheries amid another summer marine heatwave.
NZ geologist who drew attention to lost eighth continent launches new Zealandia project.
Even after our wettest winter, dryness is looking likely for many regions this summer.
This wave may peak soon or not til year's end. Modellers explain why we can't pick either.
A new exhibition looks at music's mysterious power.
Widespread warmth expected as La Niña keeps a "firm grip" on our climate steering wheel.
New York Times: Fossilised bone fragments found alongside stone tools.
About four of every 100 doses of our main Covid-19 vaccine are currently going to waste.
A mass of humid air is set to make for uncomfortably sticky days and nights this weekend.
A UV index of three is enough to cause skin damage, we are already at eight, Niwa warns.
Pfizer's seeking provisional approval for its latest Omicron-targeted vaccine. What is it?
Hunga has quietened after its monster blast, but activity's increased at nearby volcanoes.
Expert says third Omicron surge may peak smaller than last wave, but uncertainty abounds.
Weather claims up 34 per cent amid slew of events in warmest, wettest winter.
It's looking likely another wave has begun. But this time, things are harder to predict.
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
Seven of eight models now point to abnormally warm waters around NZ this summer.
Third Omicron wave may cause hundreds more virus deaths before 2023, epidemiologist warns.
More than half of surveyed eligible Kiwis know little about potentially life-saving pills.
One of NZ's best-known scientists is pushing on with legal action against Auckland Uni.
Most successful attempt yet to add human neurons to animals’ brains.
A major new stocktake reveals more alarming trends for NZ's under-pressure marine estate.
Another La Niña has nudged up NZ's risk of visits from ex-tropical cyclones this season.
After decades of debate, farmers will be priced for emissions from 2025. How will it work?
The subvariant behind our winter Covid-19 wave is likely to be overtaken within weeks.
Hundreds more pilot whales are reported to have beached themselves on remote Pitt Island.
Scientists investigating subduction zone's quake-making potential from multiple angles.