The Government has released this year’s Budget, with a number of funding increases in the science and innovation sector. This […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Diabetes goes under the knife – Expert reaction
New guidelines recommend surgical treatment for obese patients with type 2 diabetes, but researchers say New Zealand lacks the resources […]
Continue readingClimate effects from burning all remaining fossil fuels – Expert reaction
Burning the Earth’s remaining fossil fuels could lead to a bigger global temperature increase than expected, a new study finds. […]
Continue readingLow-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction
Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
Continue readingNew tools needed to cut agricultural emissions – Expert reaction
One billion tonnes. That’s how much the global agricultural industry needs to cut its emissions per year by 2030 to […]
Continue readingWHO warns of Zika spreading to Europe – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is a “low to moderate” risk of of a Zika virus […]
Continue readingUPDATED: New technology blurring line on GE crops – Expert reaction
Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]
Continue readingNZ Fisheries catch under-reported – Expert reaction
A new study suggests that New Zealand’s total fisheries catch since 1950 is 2.7 times higher than officially reported. Between […]
Continue readingFolate-autism link research questioned – Expert reaction
Independent experts are unconvinced by unpublished research reporting a link between expecting mothers’ levels of folate – a vitamin pregnant […]
Continue readingThe (robot) doctor will see you now – Expert reaction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will spell the end of doctors as we know them, warn two Kiwi medical professionals. “We believe […]
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