A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]
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What on earth drives someone to put up an anti-vaccination billboard? – Nikki Turner
An anti-vaccination billboard on State Highway One in Auckland will be removed mere days after it was installed, following numerous […]
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What makes quakes jump faults? – In the News
Analysis of the events leading up to the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake, may lead to a different approach to forecasting earthquakes, […]
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Sulawesi quake and tsunami – Expert Reaction
On Friday Evening, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Palu on the island of Sulawesi. After the […]
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Cryptocurrencies here to stay – Expert Reaction
New Zealand should get on board with blockchain, including cryptocurrency, according to a report funded by the Law Foundation. University […]
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‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge
Writing for the Hawke’s Bay Today, University of Otago toxicologist Dr Belinda Cridge wonders if she would drink from the […]
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Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction
New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]
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Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction
UK researchers say they’ve successfully used a CRISPR-based gene drive to cause the collapse of a population of caged malaria-carrying […]
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Global TB burden falling – Expert Q&A
The global burden of tuberculosis is falling, but faster detection and treatment would help the process, according to a new […]
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Needles found in Australian strawberries – Expert Reaction
Two of New Zealand’s major supermarket chains have halted the distribution of strawberries from Australia after sewing needles were found in Queensland-grown […]
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