Claims of health improvements based on consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids will be tested against the evidence in Auckland this […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
GlaxoSmithKline concedes drug fraud charges
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline today announced it will plead guilty to marketing drugs for unapproved uses and failing to report safety […]
Continue reading‘Well behaved’ Alpine fault – experts respond
New research out today reveals that the Alpine Fault – a strike-slip fault running almost the entire length of the […]
Continue reading‘No safe limit’ – experts respond to alcohol during pregnancy research
New research suggests low and moderate drinking in early pregnancy is not associated with adverse neuropsychological effects in children, but […]
Continue reading‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts
The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’- has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]
Continue readingGene-modified crops allow beneficial insects to thrive
Cotton crops genetically modified to kill pests may also allow other insect populations to increase as they do not require […]
Continue readingMeditation changes structure of the brain – experts respond
A short meditation program can produce physical changes in the brain, reports new research. American and Chinese researchers report in […]
Continue readingExercise doesn’t help depression – experts respond
Exercise does not improve depression treatment outcomes, according to new research. However experts are divided over the findings. The findings […]
Continue readingTransit of Venus 2012 – resource page
On Wednesday 6 June 2012 Venus will pass in front of the Sun’s disk — a rare astronomical event with rich […]
Continue readingWWF Report assesses NZ’s enviromental record – experts respond
New Zealand’s performance over the 20 years since the Rio Earth Summit across a range of environmental commitments is rated […]
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