Новости за 04.08.2024

Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests.

Donald Trump’s targeting of established sports leagues & promotion of alternatives have partly reshaped the American sports landscape. Increasing politicization is continuing to challenge its role as a key form of entertainment and culture, with ...

To end U.S. support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, cold, hard calculations about war spending versus domestic programs could have greater resonance in an election year.

DSMC is concerned that the Digital Twin Technology promoted by TMC as “providing eyes and ears to the regulator and stakeholders” is its latest in smoke and mirrors.

“The science is quite clear: median barriers are a proven way of saving lives. However, the way in which median barriers have been imposed in country areas has alienated rural residents and produced a huge push-back against these projects.”

NZDA encourages all recreational hunters to participate and help promote hunting and conservation.

The latest record, which ended early today New Zealand time, was overseen by a four-man panel of referees appointed by the World Sheep Shearing Records Society, convened by New Zealand official Ronny King, of Pahiatua, the others being UK panellists Martyn ...

"It's a bit tough to take at the moment, but it's been a really good week, and I gave it my best in every race. I gave it my best shot again today, but it just wasn't enough," Armit said.

The union says there is no silver bullet for teaching, and the Government's latest fast-tracked maths action plan is not in line with expert recommendations.

The Miami Herald reports: A stunning 10% of Cuba’s population — more than a million people — left the island between 2022 and 2023, the head of the country’s national statistics office said during a National Assembly session Friday, the largest migration wave in Cuban history. Isn’t it such a weird coincidence that the queue […]

The awards were among 15 honours presented to booksellers, publishers and book trade stalwarts for excellence, success and innovation in work carried out in the industry between April 2023 and March 2024.

Chris Luxon announced shocking data from 2023: So changes are being made as the status quo is damning. He announced: Great changes.

The evening’s celebration was a tribute to the industry’s achievements, with the prestigious Overall Champion Brewing Company award going to Three Boys Brewery from Christchurch, a title they also held in 2022.

Two people were recovered alive yesterday, one of whom remains in hospital, and later in the afternoon two people were located deceased.

Parents, teachers, principals, government, iwi, business and community all have a part to play in lifting our game and delivering a transformational shift from where we’ve been to where we need to be.

“For these results to change, the system needs to change and that is why our Government is taking swift action to transform maths education.”

“ Reports that white privilege courses are still being taught in the public service show that senior bureaucrats need to wake up, get with the programme, and start focusing on the things that matter to New Zealand taxpayers”, says ACT’s Public Service ...

The consequences of these decisions will mean Kiwis pay more, wait years longer for new boats and face increased freight costs.

Rob MacCulloch writes: Let’s take a look at the Royal Commission report. It turns out that the Commission never estimated the number who’ve suffered abuse to be 200,000. That number was featured in Chapter 5 of its report, called “The Extent of Abuse and Neglect in State Care”. It contains little original research & instead […]

Radio NZ reports: Doctors at Hutt Hospital are being asked to make beds and clean medical equipment, on top of a busy patient workload. An email sent to all ED staff and seen by RNZ lays out which cleaning tasks are expected of clinical staff, and which are to be done by cleaners. Clinical staff […]