Practical changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would ensure emitters reduce their greenhouse gases quicker than the current […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Wireless tech and childhood development — Expert Reaction
A review paper published in Child Development claims that exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio-frequency radiation – via wireless technology – may be linked […]
Continue readingNative birds in dire straits – Expert Reaction
A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment highlights the desperate situation for many native birds, despite concerted […]
Continue readingRocket Lab achieves liftoff — Expert Reaction
Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket yesterday from the Māhia Peninsula. #ItsaTest ©Rocket Lab Despite not reaching orbit, the company […]
Continue readingBUDGET 2017: Science and research
The Government has released this year’s Budget, with $250 million earmarked for science and innovation initiatives. This page will be […]
Continue readingLegal Action Against Tobacco ‘Sticks’ — Expert Reaction
Tobacco sticks designed to be heated in an electronic device have run afoul of NZ law, with charges laid against […]
Continue readingNHS services hit by cyber-attack – Expert Reaction
News broke over the weekend that a ransomware cyber attack had hit an estimated 200,000 victims across 150 countries, which […]
Continue readingThreatened 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 […]
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