Amylyx endocrine drug succeeds in pivotal study
This story is republished from STAT, the health and medicine news site that’s a partner to the Globe.…
Childhood Pesticide Exposure May Shift the Timing of Puberty
Childhood exposure to certain pesticide-related chemicals may subtly alter when girls reach menarche, with different compounds appearing to…
Living by the Sea May Not Be As Healthy as It Seems
Coastal living may not be as healthy as it seems. New research suggests that deprivation and migration may…
Govt to spend $500,000 on environmental impacts probe into Whanganui’s Balgownie Landfill
Like many of the nearly 3500 former landfill sites across New Zealand, it was developed before modern environmental…
Supporters honour Sir Sam Neill with influx of funds to Stop Gold Mine campaign
Yet another, with a $50 donation, wrote: “#SaveItForSam”. The campaign, run by Sustainable Tarras Incorporated Society, has now…
Election 2026: Green Party releases drinking water, oceans and rivers policy
Davidson said it was “madness” that up to 100,000 people a year were getting sick from unsafe drinking…
Environmental group urges tarakihi fishing ban amid steep stock decline
“Tarakihi is an iconic fish for many New Zealanders. Most of the catch is consumed here at home…
Ngā Hapū o Whangārei disappointed after Whangārei District Council rejects Mana Whakahono ā Rohe plan
“It’s a kick in the guts. It undermines and degrades the council-hapū relationship. It’s bad faith.” Lyndon, also…
Fieldays: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rolls out policies intended to lift rural productivity, address environmental issues
The annual event, which had exhibition spaces sold out well in advance of kicking off today, is expected…
Chemtec: Committed to nanotechnology for industrial paints
Chemtec develops chemical technologies focused on transforming metal surface treatment and industrial coating systems through nanotechnology solutions and…
What we learned after a super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877
This disaster took years to unfold. Drought began spreading across the tropics and subtropics in 1875. In the…
Walking experts reveal the number of steps per day you need to boost health – and it’s not 10,000
“Walking should be on every doctor’s prescription pad”, says Dr Courtney Conley, co-author of a new book Walk:…