With the second review conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) approaching in April, a raft of studies have appeared making clear that fundamental changes in science and technology are affecting the implementation of the treaty and that it mus

Optimata Ltd., developer of the proprietary Optimata Virtual Patient(R) technology to navigate drug development, announced today that a scientific paper based on research carried out by company scientists will be published in the prestigious "Cancer Rese

The 2008 Rutherford Medal for Science and Technology, New Zealand’s top science award, was presented to Distinguished Professor David Parry of Massey University at the Science Honours Dinner in Wellington last night.

Despite a big increase in the life expectancy of New Zealanders, infectious and chronic diseases still pose a significant threat, a leading biochemist, Dr Jilly Evans, warns.

Students are being encouraged to study "easy" A-levels such as media studies at the expense of tough science-based subjects to get better grades, according to academics.