US research suggests children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while still in their mother’s womb were more likely to […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts on 60 Minutes vitamin C ‘miracle cure’ story
The Science Media Centre sought comment from experts on the 60 Minutes piece Living Proof, which examined the story of […]
Continue readingJournals not court is place for scientific debate – experts
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) faces a legal challenge by climate sceptics group the Climate Science […]
Continue readingMedical tourism increasing spread of superbug gene
A gene that confers resistance to nearly all existing antibiotics has been found in bacteria in India, Pakistan and the […]
Continue readingMuch of Deepwater Horizon spilled oil gone
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill appears to be largely over, with news that three quarters of the oil released during […]
Continue readingMilk from cloned cow’s offspring – Experts respond
NOTE: Further comments added The UK’s Food Standards Agency is investigating claims that milk from the offspring of a cloned […]
Continue readingPsychiatric disorders in youth leave lasting mark
People who suffer mental illness between 18 and 25 are more likely to experience a range of negative economic effects […]
Continue readingNIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook: August – October 2010
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “La Niña conditions for the rest of 2010” The […]
Continue readingMarine phytoplankton in decline for past century
Global stocks of phytoplankton — the foundation of the marine food web, and drivers of the ‘biological pump’ that sequesters […]
Continue readingState of the Climate report – Experts respond
The 2009 State of the Climate report by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with contributions from the […]
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