The MethaneSAT satellite is set to launch soon, with its mission control to be based in Aotearoa. The project is […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health issues – Expert Reaction
A new research review reports links between greater consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of 32 damaging health […]
Continue readingBird flu arrives in mainland Antarctica – Expert Reaction
The H5N1 virus continues its global spread, having recently been found for the first time ever in mainland Antarctica. Avian […]
Continue readingMāori Health Authority to be disestablished – Expert Reaction
Parliament will today attempt to consider all three stages of a bill to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora – the […]
Continue readingEPA says ‘null segregants’ aren’t GMOs – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has just clarified that certain organisms, known as null segregants, are not considered genetically modified […]
Continue readingThe return of pseudoephedrine – Expert Reaction
A just introduced bill aims to bring back over-the-counter sales of a cold and flu drug in NZ pharmacies. Drugs […]
Continue readingPort Hills fire – Expert Reaction
Fire crews are responding to a large vegetation fire in the Port Hills near Christchurch. Fire and Emergency New Zealand […]
Continue readingFirst UN report on the state of the world’s migratory species – Expert Reaction
A landmark UN report paints a grim picture of the state of migratory wild animals worldwide, including those that travel through New […]
Continue readingNew insight into ancient Earth’s climate – Expert Reaction
University of Waikato researchers say they have rewritten the deep time history of Earth’s temperature record. The findings, published in […]
Continue readingNo single solution for changing people’s climate beliefs and behaviours – Expert Reaction
Researchers tested 11 interventions on almost 60,000 participants from 63 countries, including New Zealand and Australia, to see what effect […]
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