This post was updated 2/11/23, after the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration”. The UK, US, EU, China, and Australia have signed a […]
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The Hunga-Tonga eruption rapidly depleted the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
The 2022 Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption shot out an unprecedented amount of water vapour into the sky, reaching heights of […]
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Deadly bird flu outbreaks are starting in new places – Expert Reaction
Deadly bird flu virus outbreaks are now starting in places outside Asia, including in Europe and Africa, suggesting a shift […]
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The state of our atmosphere and climate – Expert Reaction
The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest report on the state of our atmosphere and […]
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Wildfire risk in El Niño – Expert Reaction
Windy, hot and dry weather will be more likely for regions in Aotearoa this summer. So what does this mean for the […]
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Police to trial genetic investigative tool to solve cold cases – Expert Reaction
New Zealand Police will be trialing Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) on two high profile cold cases. FIGG combines DNA testing with […]
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Experts call for comprehensive mitigation strategy for Covid-19, RSV & influenza – Expert Reaction
A group of 16 New Zealand researchers say we should start treating illnesses such as influenza and RSV more like […]
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New space companies face their first solar maximum – Expert Reaction
With the next solar maximum on the horizon – where solar activity peaks – new space players are operating in an […]
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NZ scientists sound alarm over Antarctic sea ice lows – SMC Briefing
New Zealand scientists are calling for an immediate and dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, after seeing the record low […]
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Understanding the Psychology of Youth Crime – SMC Briefing
What are the psychological factors behind why youth commit crime? What does the evidence say around prevention? The Science Media […]
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