Cocaine use in NZ is increasing as it becomes cheaper and easier to get, according to the latest data from […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Beyond screen time: why digital media needs regulation – Expert Reaction
Digital media is a public health issue and tech giants are using the “tobacco industry playbook” to resist regulation, international researchers […]
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Investment plans for science, innovation and tech released – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released its plans which will guide science investment all the way through […]
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Could AI tech one day live in space? – Expert Reaction
This week, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit to test whether AI data centres could resist the harsh conditions of space. The […]
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Antarctica’s unexplored threat – Expert Reaction
A region of Antarctica with enough ice to raise sea levels by up to four metres is the least explored section of […]
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NZ’s trade with Europe at risk after climate complaint – Expert Reaction
An official complaint alleges that NZ has broken its climate promises, failing to uphold its legal commitments in the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement. […]
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Ukraine’s national science academy hit by Russian drones – Expert Reaction
A Russian drone has hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv today, killing at least one person. Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali […]
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Tick tock: Leap seconds to become history – Expert Reaction
Timekeepers around the world are abolishing the leap second, the extra second occasionally added to clocks to keep them in step […]
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Menopause hormone pills may increase blood clot risk – Expert Reaction
Hormone replacement pills taken during menopause are linked to a higher risk of serious blood clots in the veins, a large […]
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New hydrogen rules to encourage exploration – Expert Reaction
The government says it will regulate white and orange hydrogen to encourage exploration and development. Both types of hydrogen come from rock, through […]
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