What are the psychological factors behind why youth commit crime? What does the evidence say around prevention? The Science Media […]
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The first report card on the Paris Agreement – Expert Reaction
A major UN report has taken stock of how the world is tracking with its Paris Agreement goals. The Synthesis […]
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The compounding threat of invasive alien species – Expert Reaction
Biological invasions cost the global community an estimated USD$423 billion in 2019, and those costs have quadrupled every decade since […]
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Election 2023 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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The impact of Meta’s algorithms during the 2020 US election – Expert Reaction
US researchers worked with Meta to analyse how the social media company’s algorithms influenced what people saw and believed during […]
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Data Aotearoa: Applications open now for journalists
We are now accepting applications for Data Aotearoa, a free one-off intensive workshop focused on building the next generation of […]
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Toxic smoke from a scrapyard fire – Expert Reaction
Authorities have issued a toxic smoke warning in South Auckland after a 70 x 70 metre pile of scrap metal […]
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Antarctica’s deep ocean circulation is slowing down – Expert Reaction
Research published today has found deep ocean circulation around Antarctica has already slowed by 30% since the 1990s, confirming predictions […]
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Seabed mining around Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
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. […]
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