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Author: Claire Kaplan

NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 2024

The Government will not sign up to new trans-Tasman standards on infant formula, which includes tougher labelling requirements. Under the […]

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Science at the Paris Olympics – In the News

Science at the Paris Olympics – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 August 202402 August 2024

From the unique surf break at Teahupo’o to the incredible physics behind Simone Biles’ hardest moves, global coverage has done […]

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Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

Fourteen risk factors that come into play as early as childhood could impact your risk of developing dementia, according to […]

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Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 July 2024

The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]

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Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction

Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 July 202410 July 2024

Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles‘ employer breached its contractual obligations to protect her health and safety in the wake of harassment she experienced […]

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Water models everywhere, PCE report says – Expert Reaction

Water models everywhere, PCE report says – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 June 2024

A new report says regional councils are often opting to create their own expensive, customised, and single-use freshwater models to […]

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Extra $600m to fund cancer meds and other treatments  – Expert Reaction

Extra $600m to fund cancer meds and other treatments – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 June 2024

Pharmac will receive an additional $604 million over four years to fund or widen access to more medicines, including up […]

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Rules for earthquake-prone buildings under review – Expert Reaction

Rules for earthquake-prone buildings under review – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 June 202421 June 2024

The terms of reference for the review of the earthquake-prone building system were released yesterday. The earthquake-prone building system aims […]

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Science Media Centre announces winners of its inaugural Science Journalism Awards

Science Media Centre announces winners of its inaugural Science Journalism Awards

Blog  |  Published: 20 June 202421 June 2024

A podcast investigating the social tensions and public health barriers to weight loss surgery and a long-form feature article breaking […]

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