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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Standardised testing in New Zealand schools – Expert Q&A
An advisory group for the Minister of Education recommends that students take “checkpoint” tests every year to assess their progress […]
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Hybrid working helps businesses retain staff – Expert Reaction
A hybrid working schedule may improve staff retention without dampening performance or the chance of getting promoted, according to a […]
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“Precision fermentation” and the future of NZ food – Expert Reaction
New Zealand labs could soon start mass-producing “dairy-identical” proteins without using cows. The EPA has approved an application from Daisy […]
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