Claire Kaplan, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 September 2024

New research has detailed the extent of how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5N1 rapidly spread into wildlife on […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 September 2024

A new systematic review of 63 research studies has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 August 2024

The Government is moving forward with new and previously announced changes to New Zealand’s energy sector. The previously signalled intention […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 22 August 2024

New research warns pine forests will increasingly replace productive farmland unless current policies change. Why Pines? is a white paper […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 August 2024

Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 August 202411 December 2024

Food safety regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is holding a second round of public consultation on a new […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 August 202411 December 2024

The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 August 202417 December 2024

Public consultation on bringing back the practice of exporting live animals on ships is expected to start soon. The NZ […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 07 August 2024

Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 August 2024

They’re not vapes, and they’re not cigarettes. So what are the heated tobacco products that have had their excise tax […]