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Scientists have developed a new kind of tiny motor — which they term a “microrocket” — that can propel itself through acidic environments, such as the human stomach, without any external energy source, opening the way to a variety of medical and industrial applications. Their report in the Journal of the American ... keep reading
Written by Celsias yesterday, about Design, Health, Innovation
The world’s love of New Zealand’s natural products has driven the industry to new heights. A New Zealand Trade and Enterprise study has revealed that the New Zealand natural products industry has exceeded $1 billion in revenue. Michelle Palmer, Executive Director of Natural Products New Zealand says that ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Consumerism, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
There’s no reason why facing up to the challenge of climate change should not result in wide benefits to human society, including economic benefits. That’s the argument of the multiple authors of Reframing the Problem of Climate Change: From Zero Sum Game to Win-Win Solutions. The book is ... keep reading
Written by Bryan Walker this week, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Forestry, Innovation, Renewals
Watch out, SBW...Christchurch got its own free-to-air spat today . The gloves came off when Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee called Mayor Bob Parker a "clown" In a very marked change from the "working together " mantra that has operated, Brownlee lashed out , saying he was not surprised ratepayers were fed ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Christchurch, Earthquake, Economics, Finance & Money, Politics & Government (3 comments)
The NZ Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC) is planning a series of monthly workshops throughout 2012, aimed at providing unbiased information to those who are researching their energy options. “NZCEC has just completed an online survey through which respondents were asked to identify topics of interest, and this programme is a ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Clean Tech, Education, Electric vehicles, Emissions, Energy Saving, Solar
The Dairy Women’s Network of New Zealand has joined forces with the Breast Cancer Research Trust in an innovative initiative to raise funds towards achieving the BCRT’s goal of finding a cure for breast cancer by 2018. Dairy farms that are joined up with the Dairy Women’s ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Children and Families, Farming, Finance & Money, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior
Established in 2008, Litefoot is a registered charitable trust that seeks to inspire New Zealanders to become environmental champions. Fronted by seven of New Zealand’s top athletes, Litefoot seeks to inspire Kiwis by example, to make simple lifestyle changes to reduce their environmental impact, ensuring that future generations are ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, awards, Charity, Climate Change, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Emissions, Innovation, Sustainability
At the end of January, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down California’s ban on processing of non-ambulatory, or “downer,” livestock , specifically pigs and hogs. The ban on the sale of pigs too weak to walk cannot be enforced because a less rigorous law regulates slaughterhouse inspections. California state ... keep reading
Written by Julie Mitchell this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Consumerism, Farming, Health, Industry & Business, Law
Greenpeace has launched a petition to try to stop deep sea oil drilling off the coast of New Zealand. The inability of the authorities to cope with the effects of the recent oil spill from the Rena cargo ship, despite the best efforts of Maritime New Zealand, has brought into ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Coal & Oil, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
Some time ago we brought you Lonesome George. Lonesome is a giant tortoise. He is thought to be the last surviving male of his species. And...no pressure here George, but if you don’t breed the species disappears. But George doesn’t seem to get it -either way. George ... keep reading
Written by Vicki B this week, about Conservation, Environment & Wildlife, Population, Sustainability
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