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Climate effects from burning all remaining fossil fuels – Expert reaction
Burning the Earth’s remaining fossil fuels could lead to a bigger global temperature increase than expected, a new study finds. […]
Continue readingLow-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction
Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
Continue readingFish report authors respond to criticisms – NZ Herald
The authors of a report reconstructing the history of New Zealand’s fisheries catch – and finding it out of step […]
Continue readingScience writers shine in Canon Media Awards
Hundreds braved the wind and swirling rain on Friday night to gather at Te Papa for the Canon Media Awards, […]
Continue readingNew tools needed to cut agricultural emissions – Expert reaction
One billion tonnes. That’s how much the global agricultural industry needs to cut its emissions per year by 2030 to […]
Continue readingWHO warns of Zika spreading to Europe – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is a “low to moderate” risk of of a Zika virus […]
Continue readingUPDATED: New technology blurring line on GE crops – Expert reaction
Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]
Continue reading$97m funding boost for NZ health research – In the news
Health research in New Zealand is set to get a $97 million boost over the next four years. The Government […]
Continue readingSeeking a science savvy media advisor
Are you a journalist, media-savvy scientist or experienced science press officer looking for a place at the heart of science […]
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