Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Teen cannabis use and IQ – experts respond
The persistent, dependent use of marijuana during adolescence has been linked to later declines in an individual’s intelligence, attention and […]
Continue readingFirst steps towards ‘The Pill’ for men – experts respond
New research has shown a promising avenue for creating a male version of ‘The Pill’, but independent experts caution that […]
Continue readingRecession increased UK suicides – expert responds
New research suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK Drawing […]
Continue readingCoroner inquest and HPV vaccine – expert reponds
Claims relating to vaccine safety are back in the media spotlight as an inquest into the unexplained death of teenager […]
Continue readingTongariro volcanic eruption and ash fall – experts respond
UPDATED 10.50AM AUG 8: An explosive eruption overnight on Mount Tongariro has spread ash across the Central North Island and […]
Continue readingClimate change ‘loads’ the extreme weather ‘dice’ – experts respond
A group of climate experts, including Prof James Hansen, claim recent heat waves and extreme summers can be attributed to […]
Continue readingCuriosity rover landing, search for life on Mars – experts respond
UPDATED: NASA’s latest Mars rover, Curiosity, is making its final approach to the Red Planet, due to touch down today […]
Continue readingNo safety net for sea lions in fisheries – expert
Devices installed in squid trawling nets to prevent sea lion bycatch lack evidence that they actually prevent sea lion deaths, […]
Continue readingPlug pulled on Pacific Fibre – expert commentary
A group of high-profile New Zealand businessmen today abandoned efforts to build a second major undersea broadband cable linking New […]
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