Five well-publicised geoengineering proposals to reduce the impact of climate change in the polar regions are “extremely unlikely” to work, and […]
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Defunding of mRNA vaccine research in the US – Expert Reaction
This week, the US Health Department announced the cancellation of several mRNA vaccine development contracts. The cuts and restructuring of collaborations […]
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Not just sticks and stones: Childhood verbal abuse also linked to poor mental health – Expert Reaction
Surveys of over 20,000 UK adults show that childhood verbal abuse is associated with similar risks of poor adult mental […]
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NCEA replacement proposed – Expert Reaction
A new proposal would replace NCEA Level 1 with a foundational award, and change the assessment system for Levels 2 & […]
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Ten-year fuel stockpile for NZ – Expert Reaction
NZ’s four major electricity generators are establishing a “strategic energy reserve” – a ten-year stockpile of fuel. The government says this will improve […]
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Offshore oil & gas exploration ban set to be overturned – Expert Reaction
The 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration is facing a repeal, with part of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill […]
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Draft geothermal strategy for NZ – Expert Reaction
The government is proposing to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to “accelerate energy resilience.” Its just-launched draft geothermal strategy […]
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Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia – Expert Reaction
An estimated magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast has resulted in tsunami warnings across much of the Pacific. New […]
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Campylobacter infections in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
A recent briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre finds that, based on hospitalisation rates, campylobacter infections have increased nearly […]
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Moa “de-extinction” plans announced – Expert Reaction
An overseas company has announced plans to “bring back” the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu […]
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