A blueprint for the Government’s freshwater agenda, which sets out key objectives for improving water quality over the next two years, has been […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Vitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction
Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended as a preventative or treatment for osteoporosis, but a study led by a […]
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IPCC 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, […]
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River 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 […]
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Gene 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 […]
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Sulawesi 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 […]
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Cryptocurrencies 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 […]
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Glyphosate 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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Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction
UK researchers say they’ve successfully used a CRISPR-based gene drive to cause the collapse of a population of caged malaria-carrying […]
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Needles found in Australian strawberries – Expert Reaction
Two of New Zealand’s major supermarket chains have halted the distribution of strawberries from Australia after sewing needles were found in Queensland-grown […]
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