Climate change will impact human health, both directly – through heat waves and weather events – and indirectly by challenging […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Ten year target to boost research & development – Expert reaction
The Labour-New Zealand First coalition will undertake to increase spending on research & development to 2% of GDP over ten […]
Continue readingOur atmosphere and climate 2017 – Expert Reaction
The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released an updated report on the state of New Zealand’s atmosphere […]
Continue readingGravitational waves detected from two neutron stars colliding – Expert Reaction
For the first time, scientists have measured the violent death spiral of two dense neutron stars via gravitational waves. This […]
Continue readingNeonicotinoid traces in honey – Expert Reaction
A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]
Continue readingHow can we reduce antibiotic use in animals? – Expert Reaction
With the global threat of anti-microbial resistant looming, a team of international agricultural experts are arguing for reduced antibiotic use […]
Continue readingFormer rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction
Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]
Continue readingVolcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire – Expert Reaction
A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]
Continue readingHPV screening for cervical cancer – Expert Reaction
An Australian study has found that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing detects a higher number of precancerous cervical lesions than traditional […]
Continue readingCassini’s grand finale nears – Expert Reaction
After a 20 year mission, NASA’s spacecraft Cassini will meet its demise this week by plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere and […]
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