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• Biological agent may control varroa bee mite

  19/08/2008

  New Zealand scientists believe a naturally occurring fungus may provide an organic solution to combating the varroa bee mite.

• Wash ‘n’ wear business suits on sale soon

  19/08/2008

  New Zealand’s Crown Research Institute AgResearch has developed the first 100 percent wool suit that can be machine washed and tumble dried.

• Yeast survival trick revealed

  12/08/2008

  A study of yeast used in winemaking has revealed the reactions that turn grape juice into wine actually ensure the yeast survives, whilst other microbes are killed.

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• Rutherford science competition 2008

  05 Jun, 2008 to 31 Oct, 2008

  Essay and poster competitions for all New Zealand school students from years 1–13.

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  13 Aug, 2008 to 15 Oct, 2008

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• 2007 Young Scientist of the Year

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