U.S. researchers have found that MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduced symptoms of severe PTSD in patients. Ninety people with severe PTSD […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
“Weak links” found at every point in pandemic response – Expert Reaction
The pandemic was a “preventable disaster”, says an international panel that reviewed the global COVID-19 response. It calls for immediate […]
Continue readingGun ban for ‘high-risk people’ – Expert Reaction
New Firearms Prohibition Orders will make it illegal for gangs and organised crime networks to own or use guns. A second […]
Continue readingSelf-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction
A new test that gives women the option to self-screen for cervical cancer, and a more proactive breast screening system, will […]
Continue readingFlights paused from Sydney to NZ – Expert Reaction
Flights between the Australian state of New South Wales and New Zealand will stop for 48 hours, starting at 11:59pm […]
Continue readingWhat would a dry winter mean for the country? – Expert Reaction
New Zealand may be heading into a dry winter following a month of near record-breaking dry patches across the country. […]
Continue readingChild physical punishment still common – Expert Reaction
New data from more than 700 Kiwis suggests physical discipline of children by parents dropped between 2002 and 2017. However, the […]
Continue readingInput on glyphosate sought – Expert Reaction
Industry and the public are being asked for information about the use of the herbicide glyphosate, in a new consultation by the EPA. […]
Continue readingMāori Chief Science Advisors recommended – Expert Reaction
A new report says Māori and Pacific experts are being excluded from science advice and key decision-making roles, including in the Covid-19 […]
Continue readingGroundwater wells run risk of running dry – Expert Reaction
New analysis of roughly 39 million groundwater wells around the world, including in New Zealand, sheds light on just how […]
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