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Lack of support for those with Long COVID – Expert Reaction
One in five participants in a major nationwide study experienced symptoms of Long COVID following an infection, and researchers say the health […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2022
Two giant science stories dominated this year’s headlines – as we grappled with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, […]
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How to avoid spreading Covid this Christmas – Expert Reaction
Covid-19 cases continue to rise as we head into the first summer holiday period with widespread community transmission. With end-of-year parties and […]
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Nuclear fusion power breakthrough – Expert Reaction
US scientists have reportedly reached a milestone in nuclear fusion research, producing a net gain of energy for the first […]
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How accessible are Covid-19 antivirals? – Expert Q&A
Covid-19 reinfections are ramping up, but how accessible are antiviral medicines? Earlier this spring, a Pfizer-funded survey reported that 54% of New Zealanders […]
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The basics of blood transfusion science – Expert Q&A
The parents of a baby who needs life-saving open heart surgery are insisting that ‘the bulk’ of his blood transfusion […]
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Trial results for potential HIV vaccine show promise – Expert Reaction
Following World HIV Day, a Phase 1 clinical trial has provided promising results for a HIV vaccine, say international researchers. […]
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Farmers to be recognised for sequestering carbon – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced plans to work with the primary sector on developing a carbon sequestration strategy. The Government […]
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Global fossil fuel emissions rise above pre-pandemic levels – Expert Reaction
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 1% in 2022, putting an end to the reductions […]
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