Almost one-third of early deaths from heart disease in the US could be because of cumulative low-level lead exposure, according […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
South Island marine reserves recommended – Expert reaction
Following three years of work, the South-East Marine Protection Forum has presented its final report on marine protection for the […]
Continue readingDog attacks on children – Expert Reaction
Another dangerous dog attack has been reported in Australia this morning as a three-year-old boy in Newcastle was bitten while riding […]
Continue readingEnvironment Commissioner’s Zero Carbon Act recommendations – Expert reaction
The new Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has released his first report, containing advice for the Government on […]
Continue readingSurveillance may be appropriate for some precancerous lesions – Expert Reaction
For some types of cervical lesions, women under 30 may be better served by regular monitoring than by immediate treatment, […]
Continue readingNZ economy grew faster than greenhouse gas emissions – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s economy grew faster than the country’s greenhouse gases over the past 25 years, according to a new report. […]
Continue readingBiofuels could lead NZ to a green transport future – Expert reaction
New Zealand could build a renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry – but only if the nation decides to act, according […]
Continue readingSea level rise expected even with Paris Agreement – Expert reaction
Even if all nations manage to stick to their Paris Agreement targets, we’re still committed to sea level rise. A […]
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Regulator asks how food editing by new genetic techniques should be treated – Expert Reaction
Planning for future GM foods coming down the line, the food safety regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is […]
Continue readingOzone levels still decreasing away from poles – Expert Reaction
While the ozone holes in the poles are recovering, ozone levels are still dropping everywhere else between Russia to the […]
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