Over a third of NZ’s monitored groundwaters saw a rise in nitrate levels in the last two decades, likely because […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
NZ’s research priorities shift towards advanced tech – Expert Reaction
A new report to the Prime Minister recommends moving more of NZ’s science funding into advanced technology. The recommendations, made […]
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More protection for migrating animals after global meeting – Expert Reaction
Forty animals, including several types of seabirds and sharks, will gain protection under the UN Convention on the Conservation of […]
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Olympics to require gene test for women athletes – Expert Reaction
The Olympic Committee will require women athletes to take a gene test showing they’re biologically female before they can compete. […]
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What NZ experts want from global meeting on migratory animals – Expert Reaction
Nearly a quarter of migratory species listed under a global convention are at risk of extinction, and the number is […]
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Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction
Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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Social media giants found liable for harming a child – Expert Reaction
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit in the US has found Meta and YouTube responsible for mental health harm to a young woman. […]
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Weedkiller may help ‘superbugs’ thrive, study suggests – Expert Reaction
A key weedkiller ingredient could help hospital ‘superbugs’ to spread, overseas research proposes. Scientists tested the antibiotic and glyphosate resistance […]
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New Predator Free 2050 strategy sees Wellington as NZ’s first predator-free city – Expert Reaction
Predator Free 2050 will increase its focus on eliminating predators alongside current suppression efforts, according to the new strategy released today. […]
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NZ’s new National Diabetes Roadmap – Expert Reaction
Health NZ’s Diabetes Roadmap released today includes plans for a National Diabetes Register. It also suggests creating new pathways to for people […]
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