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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Using satellites to study Whakaari – Expert Reaction
A satellite measuring sulphur dioxide emissions fortuitously passed over Whakaari/White Island almost an hour after its deadly eruption on 9 […]
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Call to decolonise climate adaptation research – Expert Reaction
Science has published a special issue on climate-induced relocation, including an editorial calling to decolonise research in the field to […]
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New national booking system for COVID-19 vaccine – Expert Reaction
The government plans to offer the vaccine to the rest of New Zealand’s adult population – Group 4 – starting […]
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2021 is “absolutely critical” for climate and nature – Expert Reaction
The biodiversity and climate emergencies can’t be solved in isolation, says a new UN-backed report – we either solve both […]
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WHO seeks end to human rights abuse in mental health care – Expert Reaction
A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices […]
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AstraZeneca vaccine linked to bleeding disorder, Pfizer not – Expert Reaction
New Zealand-led research shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk of a rare bleeding disorder. However, […]
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Climate Commission’s final advice calls for step-up on climate action – Expert Reaction
Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future – but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says […]
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Kiwi ingenuity in the future of food – Expert Reaction
How can New Zealand help to feed a growing global population, in a way that is healthy for people and […]
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Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction
New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]
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