The timeframe for mandatory self-isolation will soon drop to a week as the Omicron outbreak grows. Starting from Saturday, people […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Could NZ limit long Covid? – Expert Reaction
The later arrival of Omicron in Aotearoa means we have watched the impact of long Covid in other countries including […]
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Tracking the true spread of Covid – Expert Reaction
Scientists have had to adapt to track trends in the Omicron outbreak, as infections soar across Aotearoa. Now that the Health Ministry […]
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“Significant” brain changes documented after mild COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Brain scans of patients infected with Covid-19 show changes in regions that affect memory and smell, and increased cognitive decline. In one of […]
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Are we overlooking hazardous chemicals in the environment? – Expert Reaction
There are gaps in how we monitor chemicals in the environment and how we interpret their impact on living things, […]
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Superbugs set to make common drugs and treatments less effective – Expert Reaction
As germs become more resistant to antimicrobial drugs, infections will become less treatable, and treatments that compromise immunity – like chemotherapy – will […]
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Nations make historic commitment to tackle plastic pollution – Expert Reaction
The international community has agreed to end plastic pollution and draft a legally-binding treaty by 2024. Overnight, New Zealand time, […]
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Indigenous knowledge and climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
A major report on climate adaptation calls for indigenous knowledge and science to be brought together to help secure a […]
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Phase 3 shakes up the pandemic response – Expert Reaction
With more than 6,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded today, the gears are shifting on the Omicron outbreak in New Zealand, […]
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Managing Covid-19 at home – Expert Reaction
With Phase Two now in effect, health authorities have detailed how most people with Covid will manage their infections at […]
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