The UK has become the first country to approve an Omicron-specific booster jab for Covid-19. The recently approved vaccine, made […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
A most unusual atmospheric river – Expert Reaction
A long-lived atmospheric river is landing on New Zealand shores today, which NIWA says could lead to “well over a […]
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NZ tops world for island pest eradication – Expert Reaction
NZ is responsible for nearly a quarter of the world’s island pest eradications. However, the pace of eradications has slowed, newly […]
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Foot-and-mouth disease threat looms – Expert Q&A
A highly infectious disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle could upend New Zealand’s economy if it crosses our border. Cases […]
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Could native lizards be born “old” as the climate warms? – Expert Reaction
Research published today finds that in warming conditions, lizards are born with shorter telomeres – the protective caps on DNA […]
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NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Plan – Expert Reaction
The government has released its plan to deal with the rising seas, increasing heat and extreme weather that are predicted to […]
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The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]
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Covid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction
NZ’s Covid-19 statistics will become more accurate as the Ministry of Health starts reporting deaths where the virus is the […]
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European heatwave – Global SMC Expert Reaction
Temperature records have been smashed across western Europe and the UK, as a heatwave sweeps across the region. The soaring temperatures […]
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Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction
More than 40% of people who have regular periods reported bleeding heavier than usual after getting a Covid-19 vaccination, according […]
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