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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

NZ Police to carry Tasers – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 July 201531 July 2015

The New Zealand Police this morning announced that all frontline response staff will routinely carry Tasers. Police Commissioner Mike Bush […]

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Te putaiao mo apopo o Aotearoa — The future of science in New Zealand

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 July 201528 March 2016

The country’s brightest minds ponder the future of science in a special issue of the Journal of Royal Society of New […]

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GP Survey explores end of life decisions – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 July 201528 March 2016

A new survey of New Zealand GPs shows that many make decisions about end of life care that may indirectly […]

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Kiwi genome sniffs out bird’s evolution – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 201528 March 2016

Kiwi evolved specially adapted smell detectors to help them cope with nocturnal life, according to a new study that has […]

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Alzheimer’s drug announcement – expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 201523 July 2015

Scientists are cautiously optimistic about new data indicating the drug solanezumab can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – if […]

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Should doctors recommend homeopathy? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 July 201528 March 2016

In a head-to-head debate article in this week’s BMJ, UK academics argue the case for and against doctors recommending homeopathic […]

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UPDATED: Claims of a ‘mini ice-age’ ahead – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 201511 December 2024

An unpublished study examining solar cycles has created a flare-up of headlines claiming we are headed for a ‘mini-ice age’, […]

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Warming puts the squeeze on bumble bees – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 July 201528 March 2016

A new comprehensive study, published in Science, tracks the impact of climate change on bumblebees, finding global warming is rapidly […]

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Drinking in pregnancy ‘common’ – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 July 201508 July 2015

Drinking alcohol while pregnant is common, reveals a study of first time mothers in UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. […]

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UPDATED: NZ climate target announced – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 July 201528 March 2016

The Government has today announced a new New Zealand climate target in anticipation of an international climate agreement. According to […]

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