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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Volcanic eruption in Japan – experts respond
Japanese volcano Mount Ontake erupted suddenly over the weekend, when the popular recreational site was crowded with hikers, resulting in […]
Continue readingGlobal carbon budget – experts respond
Carbon dioxide emissions, the main contributor to global warming, are set to rise again in 2014 – reaching a record […]
Continue readingArtificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance – experts respond
A new study published in Nature suggests that consuming commonly used artificial sweeteners may actually increase the body’s post-meal uptake of […]
Continue readingSuspected Ebola case in Australia – experts respond
A 25 year old Australian man, who has recently returned from a visit to the Ebola-affected Congo, has been admitted […]
Continue readingOzone loss slows, new climate impacts loom – global report
Destruction of the planet’s protective ozone layer is slowing, according to the latest scientific assessment, but full impacts on global […]
Continue readingSleeping pills and Alzheimer’s disease – experts respond
Long term use of benzodiazepines widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, such as Valium and Xanax, is associated with an […]
Continue readingTeen cannabis use and poor life outcomes – experts respond
Frequent teenage cannabis use is linked with less educational achievement and other problems later in life, according to new New […]
Continue readingAustralian court rules breast cancer DNA patenting – experts respond
The full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has ruled that private companies do have the right to patent […]
Continue readingWHO report criticises e-cigarettes – experts respond
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report looking at electronic cigarettes and how they should be globally regulated. The […]
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