University of Otago’s Associate Dean (research) Professor Margreet Vissers has penned a heartfelt response to a column criticising inclusion of […]
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Fire-fighting foams – Expert Q&A
As a formal investigation continues into the use of certain fire-fighting foams in New Zealand, airports are being identified as still having stocks of […]
Continue readingPedestrian dies in self-driving car accident – Expert Reaction
A woman has died in Arizona after being hit by an Uber self-driving car – it is reported to be the […]
Continue readingCosmologist Stephen Hawking dies age 76 – Experts respond
World-renowned cosmologist and theoretical physics pioneer Stephen Hawking has died in the UK aged 76. The Science Media Centre asked […]
Continue readingTobacco stick health claims challenged – Expert reaction
Smokeless ‘heat not burn’ tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned in a new study. New US research finds that iQOS heat […]
Continue readingLow-level lead exposure leads to heart disease – Expert reaction
Almost one-third of early deaths from heart disease in the US could be because of cumulative low-level lead exposure, according […]
Continue readingSouth Island marine reserves recommended – Expert reaction
Following three years of work, the South-East Marine Protection Forum has presented its final report on marine protection for the […]
Continue readingSMC is hiring — come work where science meets the headlines
The Science Media Centre is looking for a media advisor to join our dynamic Wellington-based team of four See the […]
Continue readingDog attacks on children – Expert Reaction
Another dangerous dog attack has been reported in Australia this morning as a three-year-old boy in Newcastle was bitten while riding […]
Continue readingEnvironment Commissioner’s Zero Carbon Act recommendations – Expert reaction
The new Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has released his first report, containing advice for the Government on […]
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