A select committee will consider the risks and benefits of seabed mining in New Zealand waters. The effects of mining on ocean […]
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Genetic discrimination in New Zealand – Expert Reaction
Health professionals want government regulations to protect New Zealanders from genetic discrimination by insurance companies, according to a new survey. […]
Continue readingA looming deadline for deep-sea mining regulations – Expert Q&A
An untapped abundance of minerals lies at the bottom of the deep sea. These include metals that are crucial for […]
Continue readingMost new Type 2 diabetes cases attributable to diet – Expert Reaction
Seven out of 10 new cases of Type 2 diabetes globally are attributable to a “suboptimal diet”, according to new […]
Continue readingCLOSED – Work with us: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor
Applications for this job have now closed. The Science Media Centre is recruiting a Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor. We […]
Continue readingTaking breaks to stay Covid-safe – Expert Reaction
Keeping rooms ventilated and taking breaks are critical factors in stopping respiratory viruses like COVID-19 from building up inside during […]
Continue readingIPCC report synthesising the latest climate science – Expert Briefing
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle, bringing together comprehensive, […]
Continue readingSynthesising everything we know about climate change – Expert Reaction
Not only are there feasible ways to cut down greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, but these […]
Continue readingRural healthcare and climate change – Expert Reaction
Vulnerabilities in rural healthcare services were exposed when Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the North Island last month. In the aftermath […]
Continue readingIs avian influenza a threat to Aotearoa? – Expert Reaction
The current international outbreak of avian flu is decimating wild birds, causing havoc for chicken farmers, and has even spilled […]
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