A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Controversial GM study republished – experts respond
A controversial retracted study on the toxicology of genetically modified corn and pesticide has been republished in a new journal. […]
Continue readingBreast cancer: the harms and benefits of screening – experts respond
Is breast cancer screening actually saving lives? A Norwegian study, published in BMJ, has looked at the effectiveness of modern […]
Continue readingAntarctica’s biodiversity needs protection – experts respond
International agreements have designated Antarctica a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” — but are we doing enough to […]
Continue readingGM mosquitoes to tackle malaria – experts respond
A genetic tweak that leads to mosquitoes producing mainly male offspring has the potential to rapidly knock back populations of […]
Continue readingMobile phone fertility impacts – experts respond
New research shows men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of […]
Continue readingOil and gas exploration changes pushed – experts respond
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]
Continue readingLancet global obesity report – experts respond
A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]
Continue readingNational Statement of Science Investment
How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]
Continue readingE-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds
People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]
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