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Large Freshwater Find Off Canterbury Coast
Scientists have discovered an extensive body of freshwater off the Canterbury coast between Timaru and Ashburton.
Fall Precipitation Predicts Abundance of Curly Top Disease and Guides Weed Management
Results will help growers predict future beet leafhopper abundance based on fall precipitation and make informed decisions about weed management and ultimately improve crop yields.
More Snow on Glaciers but No Good News, Say Scientists
Scientists have recorded more snow on the South Island glaciers this year, but they warn it is simply a temporary break rather than any good news on the climate change front.
Small Climate Change Effects Can Be the Most Obvious
Relatively small changes to the climate in some parts of the world can be more obvious than larger changes elsewhere, according to a new study.
What Causes an Ice Age to End?
In order to know why an ice age ends, we need to know when it ended. Now, new research is working to solve one of the enigmas in palaeoclimatology.