News broke over the weekend that a ransomware cyber attack had hit an estimated 200,000 victims across 150 countries, which […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Threatened Species Strategy – Expert Reaction
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has launched a draft strategy for protecting our threatened species. Announced during DOC’s Threatened Species Summit yesterday, the strategy outlines […]
Continue readingPainkillers and Heart Attacks — Expert Reaction
A new study published today in The BMJ found that taking NSAID painkillers (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to treat pain and inflammation could […]
Continue readingClimate change and insurance – Expert Reaction
The extent to which climate change threatens New Zealand’s coastal housing will depend on insurance options available to homeowners, according to […]
Continue readingCassini’s grand Saturn finale – Expert Reaction
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has begun its 142-day death spiral inside Saturn’s rings, passing through them 22 times over the coming […]
Continue readingOur fresh water 2017 – Expert reaction
UPDATED: The Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand have released the latest national report about the state of […]
Continue readingSyrian chemical attack – Expert reaction
A suspected gas attack in Syria early yesterday morning killed at least 70 people and injured close to 500. It […]
Continue readingMyrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction
DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]
Continue readingLow-freq electromagnetic fields and ALS – Expert reaction
A team from the Netherlands claim to have discovered a link between workplace exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MFs) […]
Continue readingNicotine e-cigarettes legalised – Expert Reaction
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be legalised. Controls will include […]
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