We now have details of a new Bill which introduces long-awaited reforms to genetic modification rules, reducing restrictions for scientists to work with the […]
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Marsden Fund cuts will disproportionately affect Māori researchers – Expert Reaction
With humanities and social sciences removed from the “blue-skies” research fund, many Māori-led research projects will no longer be funded. “Core” […]
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Govt cuts humanities and social science funding – Expert Reaction
Humanities and social science funding has been cut from the Marsden Fund, the main fund for ‘blue-skies’ research in Aotearoa New […]
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Careful approach to puberty blockers – Expert Reaction
After reviewing the evidence around puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, the Ministry of Health is taking a careful approach. The […]
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Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing
The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]
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Manawanui cleanup resumes – Expert Reaction
The next step in clearing the Manawanui wreck from a reef in Sāmoa is to remove the fuel from the sunken […]
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Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction
Police will attend fewer mental health callouts that aren’t associated with a crime or high level of risk from November. It’s […]
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Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction
Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […]
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Mpox vaccine antibodies wane within a year – Expert Reaction
Antibodies from the mpox vaccine Jynneos appear to drop off after a few months, and boosters may be needed, according to […]
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‘Smokefree generation’ could slash lung cancer deaths – Expert Reaction
Creating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to new […]
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