A Cochrane review, examining results from 79 randomised trials, has found strong evidence that taking long-chain omega-3 supplements such as fish oil […]
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Time to share Antarctic stations and reform the treaty – Paul Broady
In December, China started building a new Antarctic research station, which shouldn’t have happened until the proposal had been considered […]
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Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]
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Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction
Sixty private sector chief executives have come together to form the Climate Leaders Coalition, signing a joint statement which commits their companies to climate change […]
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Samoa pulls MMR vaccine following two deaths – Expert Reaction
The Samoan Government has seized supplies of the MMR vaccine following the deaths of two children. Reports suggest two children, […]
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UK woman dies after Novichok nerve agent poisoning – Expert Reaction
Wiltshire woman Dawn Sturgess has died eight days after becoming critically ill following poisoning by Novichok nerve agent. Our friends […]
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Thai cave rescue: psychological effects – Expert Reaction
Five days since they were discovered in a cave in Thailand, the 12 young football players and their coach remain trapped, […]
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Ten years of the Science Media Centre
In July 2008, a small team with a big mission launched from a back room in the Royal Society’s heritage […]
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Drinking water quality report – Expert Q&A
The latest annual Ministry of Health report on the quality of New Zealand’s drinking water has revealed 19 per cent of people are exposed […]
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Kauri dieback and pine plantations – Expert Q&A
The Government has set a goal to plant one billion trees over 10 years, including radiata pine. But new research […]
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