Topic: University Of Otago

Pigeons Possess a Number Sense

Pigeons can match primates in their numerical abilities, such as putting numbers in order, New Zealand researchers say. . Scientists at the...

'Flesh-eating' bug case causes concern

Expand . A patient in Palmerston North is the latest in New Zealand to be treated for a rare and potentially lethal "flesh-eating" bug.. ...

Mum faces trial over fatal crash

An Auckland mother accused of killing her daughter in a car crash while driving under the influence of drugs will stand trial. . . West Auckland ...

Flesh-eating bug strikes

A rare flesh-eating disease has been found in a Manawatu patient. . . MidCentral District Health Board confirmed a patient had been treated for ...

Research scientist advocates neurological appointment

A South Otago-born research scientist working with cloned sheep is following the developments of the Neurological Foundation chair campaign from...

Gratitude for searchers' efforts

The search for missing swimmer Albert Alapati ended January 19 when his body was found at 4.45am by police at the south end of Titahi Bay. ....
Catching my eye this morning was a study out of the University of Otago in Christchurch, New Zealand linking long working hours and alcohol...

Long work hours linked to alcohol abuse: study

Long working hours can more than triple the risk of alcohol abuse and addiction, New Zealand research has found.An Otago University study of more than 1,000 people aged 25-30 found a statistically significant link between the amount of hours worked ...

Older not always wiser in case of social gaffes: study

WELLINGTON (Reuters Life!) - Older people have more trouble detecting social gaffes committed by others, the result of a decline in how they perceive emotions, according to a New Zealand study.Using video clips from the British sitcom "The Office," researchers at the ...

Pollution Is Bad for Stocks, Says UC Davis Study

Image by Getty Images via @daylife. . Is it possible that the Invisible Hand has a green thumb? Quite likely, says a new study.. . According a...