From tomorrow, populations of indigenous species in Aotearoa must not drop below current levels, and habitats deemed significant must be […]
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Scientists race to validate controversial superconductor claim – Expert Reaction
South Korean scientists claim to have created a room-temperature superconductor, which could could revolutionise nearly anything that uses electricity or magnets. But many experts […]
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WHO says NZ’s tobacco control nearly among the best in the world – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is one step away from joining a small club of countries that have implemented all of the World […]
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Your local park could hold the fountain of youth – Expert Reaction
Having green spaces like parks and community gardens in your neighbourhood could be associated with slower biological aging, new international research suggests. […]
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Treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater soon to be released in the Pacific – SMC Briefing
Japan has begun tests of new facilities designed to discharge treated nuclear wastewater into the sea. The water has been used to cool the […]
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Reworking the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
Four options for ETS reform are on the table, intended to avoid scenarios where it is cheaper for polluters to […]
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Cloaked science: Disinformation in disguise – SMC Briefing
A visiting Harvard academic shines a light on the concept of “cloaked science” – how science channels can be used […]
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Kids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A
Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]
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Does NZ need an update to genetic modification rules? – Expert Reaction
The National Party is proposing to update New Zealand’s biotechnology rules and open up access to gene editing and genetic […]
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Youth vaping targeted by new rules – Expert Reaction
Disposable vapes will be banned from August as the government announces new rules aimed at stemming the number of young non-smokers […]
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