Scientists report that chemicals that are not controlled by a United Nations treaty designed to protect the Ozone Layer are […]
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Berries contaminated with hepatitis A – experts respond
An outbreak of hepatitis A in Australia has been linked to imported frozen berries from China. ABC News reports that […]
Continue readingMeteor media coverage explodes across New Zealand
The meteor that exploded over the skies of New Zealand this week has left a trial of media coverage in […]
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SMC BRIEFING: Kauri dieback – what happens now?
Kauri, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tree species, are dying. It is becoming apparent that Kauri Dieback disease is […]
Continue readingScience and the media on Radio NZ’s ‘The Panel’
Yesterday Jim Mora’s Radio New Zealand show Afternoons featured robust discussion on the topic of science and the media, focussing […]
Continue readingNZ link to retina research – Dominion Post
A New Zealand link to cutting-edge international retina research is covered in today’s Dominion Post by Olivia Wannan. An excerpt […]
Continue readingUK mitochondrial donation vote – experts respond
The UK House of Commons has voted in favour of a law allowing the creation of embryos where DNA from […]
Continue readingSize matters in language evolution – experts respond
When it comes to new words, size matters. An Australian-based study of 20 Polynesian languages, including New Zealand Maori, suggests […]
Continue reading‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond
Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]
Continue readingEndocrine disrupting chemicals and menopause – experts respond
Women whose bodies have high levels of hormone mimicking chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the […]
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