Researchers from China have bred healthy mice with two mums (and no dad) that went on to have normal pups […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction
The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate — the active ingredient in […]
Continue readingFreshwater agenda – Expert Reaction
A blueprint for the Government’s freshwater agenda, which sets out key objectives for improving water quality over the next two years, has been […]
Continue readingVitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction
Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended as a preventative or treatment for osteoporosis, but a study led by a […]
Continue readingIPCC 1.5C special report – Expert Reaction
The IPCC’s latest special report – Global Warming of 1.5C – has been released at a press conference in Incheon, […]
Continue readingRiver water quality report – Expert Reaction
A river quality report and interactive from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has measured the health of our rivers through data on 10-year trends […]
Continue readingGene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction
A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]
Continue readingSulawesi quake and tsunami – Expert Reaction
On Friday Evening, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Palu on the island of Sulawesi. After the […]
Continue readingCryptocurrencies here to stay – Expert Reaction
New Zealand should get on board with blockchain, including cryptocurrency, according to a report funded by the Law Foundation. University […]
Continue readingGlyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction
New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]
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