New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
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Charges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction
Thirteen parties including GNS Science are facing charges following the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption that claimed 22 lives. Three individuals […]
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How much exercise do you need to stay healthy? – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organisation has updated its decade-old advice on how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. The WHO says […]
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Rewriting the rulebook on DNA in criminal investigations – Expert Reaction
A new report highlights significant gaps in the rules around how DNA is obtained, used and retained for criminal investigations. […]
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Water on the moon – Expert Reaction
Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]
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NZ keeps getting warmer – Expert Reaction
Climate data shows New Zealand is feeling more heatwaves, fewer frosts, rising sea levels, and a decline in taonga marine […]
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International advice on managing COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]
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WHO advice on lockdowns – In the News
Confusion has been raised over a World Health Organisation envoy’s advice to governments on the use of lockdowns to control […]
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Global vaccine confidence study – Expert Reaction
International research shows New Zealanders’ attitudes towards vaccines were relatively stable in the years before the pandemic. The new study, published in The Lancet, maps […]
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Oxford vaccine trial on hold – Expert Reaction
An investigation is underway after a participant in the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial fell seriously ill. AstraZeneca is investigating whether […]
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