In a world-first, a New Zealand study has confirmed microplastics are present in Antarctica’s Ross Island region. Kiwi researchers analysed fresh snow […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Modelling NZ’s next Omicron wave – Expert Reaction
How might waning immunity and reinfection affect our next wave of COVID-19? Researchers have modelled different scenarios to predict what the coming months might […]
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Taxing sugary drinks packs a punch on sales – Expert Reaction
A new research review finds “conclusive evidence” that a sugary beverage tax is linked with a 15% sales drop on average. More than […]
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Second Covid-19 booster approved for vulnerable groups – Expert Reaction
A second booster shot will be available from mid-June for people who are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. […]
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Wild animals may adapt faster than thought, but bad news for hihi – Expert Reaction
Wild animals may be better at adapting to new conditions than scientists previously thought – but there’s an exception for […]
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Monkeypox cases spreading overseas – Expert Reaction
The monkeypox virus, which causes fever symptoms and rashes, has been detected in countries across Europe and North America. The virus […]
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Science’s slice of Budget 2022 – Expert Reaction
Budget 2022 has a relatively small amount of new cash allocated to science, research and innovation. This budget comes ahead of […]
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Forecasting the next five years of the COVID-19 crisis – Expert Reaction
An international report predicts the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to be a society-wide crisis of growing inequalities that span far beyond […]
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Emissions Reduction Plan – Expert Reaction
The government has released its first plan on how to get to zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Emissions Reduction […]
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Covid-19 cases going undetected as winter approaches – Expert Reaction
Modelling revealed by the Ministry of Health shows the next Covid-19 peak could coincide with a return of winter illnesses […]
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