A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
National 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 […]
Continue readingHigh court decision on GMOs – experts respond
What is a genetically modified organism? New Zealand’s legal system is struggling with the question in the face of emerging […]
Continue readingClimate science transparency – experts on Bengtsson’s rejected paper
UK SMC: The publisher of influential scientific journal Environmental Research Letters has rejected claims that a paper by climate scientist and […]
Continue readingBudget 2014: Science funding boosted – experts respond
The national Budget announced today contained a raft of announcements on research, science and innovation funding. Notable changes include: $56.8m more for […]
Continue readingBudget 2014 – Live expert reaction and commentary
The Science Media Centre is collating reaction to Budget 2014 from economists and scientists. Follow our Storify stream for live […]
Continue readingMedical ethics and unconscious patients – experts respond
Should we be concerned over the involvement of unconscious patients in medical research in New Zealand? The front page of […]
Continue readingUnstoppable Antarctic ice sheet collapse – expert responds
Major glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet are melting faster than expected, and the entire sheet is now headed for […]
Continue readingHas ‘rock snot’ been here all along? – Experts respond
Controversial new research claims that noxious blooms of the fresh water algae didymo –aka ‘rock snot’ — are caused by […]
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