A study published today in the journal PLOS One suggests that people who frequently handle thermal cash register paper are exposed to high […]
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I recently had the pleasure of judging the broadcast category of the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists & Communicators’ […]
Continue readingGSK Ebola vaccine won’t be ready until late 2015 – experts respond
The pharmaceuticals company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has said that its potential Ebola vaccine isn’t likely to be ready until late 2015. GSK is one […]
Continue readingUpdated: NZ climate proposal supported by US – experts respond
The ‘New Zealand proposal’ – an outline for reaching a climate agreement at negotiations in Paris next year – has […]
Continue readingMedia, disasters & the public – audio collection
Communicating vital information to the public during disasters is an essential, but sometimes daunting, responsibility for scientists and engineers. At […]
Continue readingWellington and sea level rise – Dominion Post
After the recent publication of Wellington City Council’s Sea Level Rise Options Analysis report, The Dominion Post’s Olivia Wannan looks at […]
Continue readingLockheed Martin announces nuclear fusion power advances – experts respond
US defence technology firm Lockheed Martin Corp says in a press release that it has made major technological advances in developing a […]
Continue readingGradual vs. rapid weight loss – Experts respond
Contrary to current dietary recommendations, slow and steady weight loss does not reduce the amount or rate of weight regain […]
Continue readingDentists question tooth decay data – Morning Report
Radio New Zealand asked three dental experts for their take on the newly released report by Roy Morgan Research, which suggests that tooth decay […]
Continue readingWeed killer found in Auckland’s water supply lakes
Traces of the weed killer metsulfuron-methyl were detected in dams that supply 20 per cent of Auckland’s water, causing them to be closed from May […]
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