The global community is rushing to respond to new variants of the novel coronavirus, which appear to spread faster than […]
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NIWA’s annual climate summary 2020 – Expert reaction
Last year was the seventh warmest on record for New Zealand, according to NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2020. It […]
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We are looking for an experienced journalist / science communicator to join our small, dedicated team working to improve and […]
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Could wildfire smoke spread infectious diseases?
Wildfire smoke has the potential to carry and spread infectious bacteria and fungi up to “hundreds of miles”, but more […]
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COVID-19 vaccine portfolio rounded out – Expert Reaction + Graphic
Border workers are expected to be the first group vaccinated for COVID-19 by winter, as enough jabs are pre-purchased to […]
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New coronavirus variant spreading in Britain – UK SMC Expert Reaction
There are reports that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found circulating in parts […]
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Researchers claim proof chronic fatigue syndrome is a bodily disease – Expert Reaction
Researchers claim they have “unequivocally proved” that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a psychosomatic disease. One of their studies finds mitochondria – […]
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First-off-the-block COVID-19 vaccines – Expert Briefing
The Science Media Centre led an online briefing about promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer and […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020
2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
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Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction
There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]
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