Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]
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Climate change now makes every heatwave worse – In the News
The authors of a new research review claim we no longer need “attribution studies” to know if a heatwave is caused […]
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Mānawatia a Matariki – In the News
Tomorrow, Aotearoa New Zealand will officially commemorate Matariki with a public holiday for the first time. The midwinter rise of […]
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Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 – Expert Reaction
US health authorities have given the green light to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for children under five and will be made […]
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Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction
From Monday night, people travelling into New Zealand will no longer be required to test before leaving. The Covid-19 Response […]
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Could eating more fish raise your melanoma risk? – Expert Reaction
People who ate higher amounts of fish – similar to half a can of tuna a day – had a 22% higher risk of melanoma than […]
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He Waka Eke Noa pricing proposal for farm emissions – Expert Reaction
Primary sector climate action partnership He Waka Eke Noa has put forward its preferred system for how farmers will pay for their […]
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First microplastics found in Antarctic snow – Expert Reaction
In a world-first, a New Zealand study has confirmed microplastics are present in Antarctica’s Ross Island region. Kiwi researchers analysed fresh snow […]
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Modelling NZ’s next Omicron wave – Expert Reaction
How might waning immunity and reinfection affect our next wave of COVID-19? Researchers have modelled different scenarios to predict what the coming months might […]
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Taxing sugary drinks packs a punch on sales – Expert Reaction
A new research review finds “conclusive evidence” that a sugary beverage tax is linked with a 15% sales drop on average. More than […]
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