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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
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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Further cuts fund new tech institute – Expert Reaction
Details of new changes to research funding under sweeping science sector reforms have been released today. The briefing confirms that set up […]
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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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Heart hospitalisations higher after cyclones – Expert Reaction
An analysis of over 6.5 million cardiovascular disease hospitalisations in six countries, including NZ, finds a persistent increased risk of hospitalisations after […]
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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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NZ’s early morning tsunami alerts – Expert Reaction
Many New Zealanders awoke at 6:30 am to a tsunami alert blaring from their phones, after yesterday’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia […]
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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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