A new study highlights the role of live poultry markets in the spread of avian influenza. Since it was identified […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
COVID-19 case confirmed in NZ – Expert Reaction
After spreading across the globe for months, the first case of COVID-19 has been reported in New Zealand. The Ministry […]
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Needle exchanges and HIV transmission in NZ – Expert Reaction
Needle exchanges have contributed to reducing transmission of the disease, new research suggests. Of more than 1650 people diagnosed with […]
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Proposed air quality rules – Expert Reaction
Changes to air quality rules could require councils to monitor and respond to air pollution from far finer particles than […]
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Cleaning products and childhood asthma – Expert Reaction
Early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three, according […]
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Brain structure and antisocial behaviour – Expert Reaction
Lifelong antisocial behaviour may be associated with differences in brain structure, reports a new study. An observational study published today […]
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Record dry spells and effects on forests – Expert Reaction
With no rain forecast before Sunday, Auckland is about to break a record for the city’s longest dry spell. Niwa says Auckland is likely […]
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Wealthy people waste more food – Expert Reaction
Global food waste estimates are “grossly underestimated” because we haven’t been properly factoring in how much food affluent people throw out, reports […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Measles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction
The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]
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