Frequent breaks, noise-cancelling headphones, and other accommodations might not help kids with ADHD to focus, a new study shows. Researchers […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Stop washing raw chicken, officials warn – Expert Reaction
MPI is warning of the health risks of washing raw chicken, with surveys showing around two-thirds of NZers who prepare the protein wash it raw either […]
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Fossil fuel emissions fall, but CO₂ still at record highs – Expert Reaction
A dip in fossil fuel CO₂ emissions for 2026 is partly down to the Iran war, and partly due to […]
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What can we expect from COP31? – Expert Reaction
Key agenda issues at the 31st UN climate conference include transitioning to clean energy, protecting oceans, achieving zero waste, and making […]
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‘Space vapes’ at summer festivals – Expert Reaction
Vapes containing illicit drugs could result in harm over the summer, according to New Zealand’s drug early warning system High Alert. […]
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What’s missing from the fisheries debate? – Expert Reaction
Fisheries has been a hot topic this election, with proposals for bottom trawling bans, marine reserves, and fishing quota reform. […]
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Melanoma vaccine trial shows promising results – Expert Reaction
An mRNA-based melanoma vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of death or cancer coming back by 42%. The […]
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Widespread web vulnerability exposed – Expert Reaction
Websites around the world have been shut down as a precaution after AI was used to discover a vulnerability in PHP, […]
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NZ’s biodiversity commitments to the world – Expert Reaction
The UN’s just-released scorecard on the world’s “Paris Agreement for Nature” is lit up orange and red. Individual countries’ promises […]
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The chemistry of microplastic harms – Expert Reaction
The way microplastics interact with water may explain why they pose health risks that larger plastics don’t, US research finds. […]
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