While it’s safe and provides nutrients that babies’ need, infant formula doesn’t quite cut it as a direct substitute for breast milk. It’s a well know issue in the industry that arises from the chemical structure; making babies’ poo harder, giving babies colic, and generally making them cry more.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research receives $17.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms - Land-based ecosystems and Enhancing land use.
GNS Science receives $29.6 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 3 science platforms – Geological resources, Geological processes and hazards, and Nuclear and isotope science.
Joint statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, NZSA and Steve Hamburg, Project Co-lead, MethaneSAT and Chief Scientist at Environmental Defense Fund.
Over 30 million people live with rare diseases across Europe alone. Meet the Kiwi involved in a Horizon Europe project that aims to leave no one behind by prioritising research into new treatments, prevention, and diagnostic pathways for rare health conditions.
MBIE has announced the 2 successful proposals for the 2024 Catalyst: e-ASIA Joint Research Programme
Information and communications technologies enhance innovation and productivity across the economy. To realise this potential, we work to ensure that telecommunications markets operate efficiently and communications infrastructure is well developed.
The extreme weather science response funded time-bound, evidence-based science services and perishable research and data collection to address immediate needs and inform response decisions following the North Island extreme weather events in early 2023.
We advise government on aspects of the emergency call services in New Zealand, working with the New Zealand Police and other agencies.
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