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20 July 2018ESR scientists at the Kenepuru Science Centre in Porirua are looking at the potential of rātā and horopito to reduce the number of bacterial pathogens in soil
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ESR scientists at the Kenepuru Science Centre in Porirua are looking at the potential of rātā and horopito to reduce the number of bacterial pathogens in soil
Water suppliers may soon have more effective ways to assess the performance of water filtration systems in drinking water treatment for their communities.
Research by ESR scientists could pave the way to a globally sought universal flu vaccine.
ESR scientists are fighting to keep on top of so-called designer drugs, which they say are evolving rapidly.
A visiting US scientist, Michelle Peace, is warning of the potential hazards of vaping.