A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published this […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Fluoride use overturned in Hamilton – expert responds
Fluoride will no longer be added to drinking supplies in New Zealand’s fourth-largest city, ending nearly five decades of established […]
Continue readingPainkiller research confirms heart risk – experts respond
New research confirms and clarifies the link between high doses of commonly prescribed painkillers and adverse cardiovascular events such as […]
Continue readingIBM indexes New Zealand innovation
IBM today released its second Innovation Index revealing that New Zealand’s overall innovation rate increased three per cent in the four […]
Continue readingBPA, brain and behaviour – experts respond
A study published this week in the journal PNAS finds that mice exposed to prenatal BPA exhibit changes in brain […]
Continue readingFSANZ defends stance on gene ‘silencing’ – experts respond
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responded to criticism alleging products relying on a new gene silencing technology are entering the […]
Continue readingUpdated: Oklahoma tornado – experts respond
Updated: A Huge tornado has devastated the US state of Oklahoma killing at least 24 people and injuring many more. […]
Continue readingBedsharing with parents a risk for babies – experts respond
The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death), is five times higher in babies who share parents’ beds, even […]
Continue readingClimate predictions tightened – experts respond
New research indicates that the latest observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with […]
Continue readingThe DSM-5 and redefining mental illnesses – experts respond
The latest edition of the manual defining criteria for mental illness is set to have a major impact on how […]
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