These Wings are Made for Walking …

A team of NZ researchers – led by David Lambert of Auckland’s Massey University – has broken new ground in the field of genetics to reveal previously unknown details about the moa. In a world first, Lambert and co analysed the nuclear DNA of fossilised moa remains in order to determine their sex. The study, published in the September 11 issue of Nature, reveals a clear case of reverse sexual dimorphism. Female moa were twice the size of their mates, and undertook foraging duties while male moa reared their young. The new information has helped in the classification of different species of moa – there are now thought to be 11 species, down from 38 20 years ago.


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Emilia Wickstead Helping Airline Make an Impression

Emilia Wickstead Helping Airline Make an Impression

Around the globe, airlines and hotels are collaborating with top fashion houses to reshape brand narratives, like Air New Zealand and their partnership with London-based Emilia Wickstead. Condé Nast Traveler’s Caitlin…