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Science & Social Sciences curriculum updated – Expert Reaction
The government has released the new Science and Social Sciences curriculums for Years 0-10. The Science Media Centre asked experts to […]
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NZ going too slow on climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
NZ is not adapting fast enough to growing climate risks, leaving communites exposed to damage and costs, says a new report from the […]
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Vaping in pregnancy linked to infant deaths – Expert Reaction
An increasing proportion of unexplained infant deaths are happening while bed-sharing with parents, and a study suggests vaping has a […]
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AI creates microbe that could one day take down superbugs – Expert Reaction
Researchers have used AI to create a new phage (a virus that exclusively kills bacteria) that can kill resistant strains of E. coli bacteria. The […]
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Why does NZ allow weight-loss drug billboards? – Expert Reaction
The fine print on Wegovy billboards will have to be bigger after a recent complaint, but the ad wouldn’t exist at all if not […]
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