This year’s Budget includes a big boost for research commercialisation, alongside cuts to a range of research funds. This includes […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
AI may soon help read mammograms in NZ – Expert Reaction
The government is choosing a mammogram-reading AI tool to test and validate, ahead of a planned roll out early next year. The […]
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UN member countries are legally responsible for greenhouse gas emissions – Expert Reaction
The UN General Assembly has adopted last year’s International Court of Justice ruling that countries – including Aotearoa – have an obligation to protect the […]
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Chicks hatch from artificial egg, in a first step towards moa ‘de-extinction’ – Expert Reaction
Colossal Biosciences have successfully hatched healthy chicks from an artificial egg, which they claim is a key step in their efforts to ‘de-extinct’ […]
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Govt changes law to halt climate lawsuits – Expert Reaction
The government intends to adjust the Climate Change Response Act, preventing the courts from finding certain types of liability for damage caused […]
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New plans to encourage private investment in nature – Expert Reaction
Local schemes to help put private money into nature projects will soon be able to get a new endorsement to […]
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NZ must spend on climate adaptation to save on disaster recovery – Expert Reaction
The latest national climate change risk assessment says the costs of repeated disasters will make it harder to pay for […]
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Cruise ship hantavirus cases – Expert Reaction
At least two people have been infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic. The virus, which has a […]
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Decades of deep sea mining research shows threat to seafloor creatures – Expert Reaction
The first comprehensive review of research into deep sea mining shows the impacts it can have on ocean ecosystems. Drawing […]
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Lead pipes banned for new plumbing – Expert Reaction
From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […]
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