AusSMC: In a world-first study to be published in Nature, scientists have shown in human embryos a new technique developed […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
New human ancestor discovered (Science) – Experts respond
AusSMC: A team of scientists, including three Australians, have uncovered the skeletal remains of a new species of ancient human. […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Major study on lamb’s carbon footprint
The first major study to look at the carbon footprint of lamb shows that each 100 gram portion of New […]
Continue readingNIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook: April – June 2010
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “A warm end to Autumn” Most of the country […]
Continue readingElectronics – where to from here?
This week’s edition of Science has a special feature devoted to silicon and its use in electronics. As we reach […]
Continue readingReport: Climate impact of cutting back on cattle questioned
A report presented this week at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society suggests that despite claims to […]
Continue readingDairying and Clean Streams report highlights increasing pollution
Agriculture Minister David Carter today sharply criticised dairy farmers who are failing to meet agreed targets for controlling pollution. His […]
Continue readingVaccine safety experts blast media reporting on Gardasil
Several recent media reports have questioned the safety record of Gardasil, the human papiloma virus (HPV) vaccine offered free-of-charge to […]
Continue readingExperts on plans for Pacific Fibre undersea cable connection
A group of New Zealand entrepreneurs has launched a $900 million bid to build a new, high-capacity undersea cable linking […]
Continue readingMore screen exposure = worse relationships for teens
University of Otago researchers have discovered that increased exposure time either to television or computer screens amongst teenagers is linked […]
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