Frankie Vaughan, Author at Science Media Centre

Cape Kidnappers risk report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 July 202015 July 2020

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has today released the risk assessment for landslides and rockfall at Clifton Beach, Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay. […]

The Global Methane Budget report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 July 2020

The Global Carbon Project (GCP) has today released its latest analysis of the worldwide balance of methane emissions and sinks. The report […]

Crown Research Institute review – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 July 202013 July 2020

Last week, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment released a commissioned review of the New Zealand’s Crown Research Institutes. The Te […]

The future of NZ borders – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 07 July 202007 July 2020

Air New Zealand are temporarily suspending new international bookings to New Zealand to ensure that all arrivals can be accommodated in a managed […]

Hydroxychloroquine research retracted – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 June 202006 June 2020

Authors of two studies on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 have retracted the work, saying they “can no longer […]

Funding for R&D in New Zealand – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 June 202005 June 2020

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today announced $401.3 million funding for research and development through Budget […]

Understanding 5G Concerns – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 29 May 202029 May 2020

Recent attacks on cell phone towers have brought concerns over the rollout of 5G technology into sharp relief. While scientific research has consistently shown that the technology does […]