A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]
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Forestry scheme reboot – Expert reaction
The Government is restarting a forestry scheme that will pay landowners to plant forests, aiming to prevent erosion, improve water […]
Continue readingAnimal welfare laws shift – Expert reaction
A new law change in New Zealand recognises animals as having emotions and requires scientists to consider non-animal techniques before […]
Continue readingKiwi volcano researcher elected to UK Royal Society
Wellington geologist Prof Colin Wilson has received one of the highest international honours in science, with his election as a […]
Continue readingLandslides in Nepal – Expert reaction
Residents across quake-ravaged Nepal face a significant ongoing threat in the form of major landslides, says a New Zealand expert. […]
Continue readingMethane inhibitors could lead to lower agricultural emissions
New Zealand researchers have identified several compounds which show promise in reducing methane emissions from cows and sheep. Methane emissions […]
Continue readingGenome editing of human embryos – Expert reaction
Chinese researchers claim to have used to cutting edge techniques to tweak the genomes of human embryos. The new research, […]
Continue readingCalbuco volcano eruption – Expert reaction
The eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile – for the first time in over 40 years – is causing […]
Continue readingNZ Vets call for national cat strategy – Expert reaction
Should cats be registered like dogs? Microchipped? Kept indoors? New Zealand vets are calling for a nationwide strategy to protect […]
Continue readingWhat’s in that e-cigarette? – Expert reaction
Electronic cigarettes sold in New Zealand are stronger than they used to be, but still contain far less harmful toxicants […]
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