The discovery of avian flu-infected birds in UK and Dutch poultry farms has authorities scrambling to contain the disease. This week, […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Laundry ‘pod’ poisoning risk – expert responds
Laundry ‘pods’ containing concentrated detergent pose a serious poisoning risk to young children, according to a new US study. Research […]
Continue readingUpdated: Rosetta mission successfully lands probe on comet – experts respond
The European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission successfully landed the Philae space probe on the surface of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, just […]
Continue readingPlain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
Continue readingGeoengineering a solution to volcano-induced atmospheric cooling – Experts respond
A rather unorthodox geoengineering study has examined the potential for greenhouse gases to play a positive role in humanity’s future… […]
Continue readingSafe IVF in New Zealand – experts respond
New Zealand and Australia are world leaders when it comes to safe In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), confirms a new report that summarises the […]
Continue readingFast-growing pasture: feed or weed? Experts respond
Farmers who use plant varieties that become invasive weeds should pay a levy to cover any environmental management costs, say […]
Continue readingGenetic influence on Ebola in mice – experts respond
Research published today in the journal Science shows how genetics influence the severity of symptoms in mice infected with the Ebola […]
Continue readingHigh milk intake and increased mortality – experts respond
A high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may […]
Continue readingFinnish ‘violent gene’ study – experts respond
Two genes that may be associated with violent behaviour have been identified in a study of Finnish criminals, but independent […]
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