New temperature extremes for Antarctica
A Victoria University of Wellington scientist is part of an international group of experts who have identified the highest temperatures ever recorded in Antarctica.
2017 News
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Adapting to New Zealand’s changing climate
A Victoria University of Wellington and University of Otago project has been awarded almost $400,000 in funding to investigate the impact of climate change on New Zealand’s frozen water resources.
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Explaining New Zealand’s “unusual” growing glaciers
Newly published research shows regional climate variability caused an “unusual” period in which some of New Zealand’s glaciers grew bigger, while glaciers worldwide were shrinking.
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Taranaki’s unusual earthquakes
New research from Victoria University of Wellington suggests a cluster of deep earthquakes beneath Taranaki may provide a vital clue to understanding how New Zealand’s landmass was created.
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Little helpers: Children care about what’s good for you, not just what you want
Research from Victoria University of Wellington suggests that when children help others they demonstrate paternalistic behaviour and the ability to consider what someone wants as well as what’s good for them.
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Harnessing hope to treat rare disease in children
New research from Victoria University of Wellington has provided insight into the effectiveness of a potential drug to treat a rare, fatal disease in children.
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What will the wasp plague be like this year?
New research from Victoria University of Wellington has revealed the population of the common wasp is amplified by spring weather, with warmer and drier springs often meaning more wasps and wasp stings in summer.