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IPCC report synthesising the latest climate science – Expert Briefing
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle, bringing together comprehensive, […]
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The basics of blood transfusion science – Expert Q&A
The parents of a baby who needs life-saving open heart surgery are insisting that ‘the bulk’ of his blood transfusion […]
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Smoking’s sunset a step closer – Expert Q&A
The Health Select Committee has given the green light to the Smokefree Bill this week. Its report makes additional recommendations […]
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How many New Zealanders haven’t caught Covid-19? – Expert Q&A
New Zealand’s second Omicron wave might just be easing up, with the latest data showing we seem to be in […]
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Monkeypox: A global health emergency – Expert Q&A
The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency, but says the outbreak can be stopped. There have been […]
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IPCC report on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions – SMC Briefing
The third and final section of the latest IPCC report outlines how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well […]
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The return of the flu – Expert Q&A
New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its […]
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Are Covid-19 treatments working? – Expert Q&A
Timely treatment for Covid-19 is front of mind for many people, in light of NZ’s mounting hospitalisation and death statistics. […]
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How NZ can adapt to climate change, according to the IPCC – SMC Briefing
The second section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report outlines how we can adapt to climate […]
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