The national Budget announced today reveals a number of announcements on research, science and innovation funding. Some key initiatives announced […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Evidence of subduction quakes under central NZ – Expert reaction
Scientists have found, for the first time, direct geological evidence of ‘megathrust‘ subduction quakes occurring under central New Zealand. Subduction […]
Continue readingNZ Climate attitudes survey – Expert reaction
New Zealanders are worried about climate change, but uncertainty is widespread, according to survey results released today. A new report, from economic and […]
Continue readingEl Niño and its impacts – Expert reaction
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the Pacific is in an El Niño climate pattern – what does this […]
Continue readingAustralian Federal Budget 2015 – Expert reaction
Australia’s Federal Government has delivered the latest federal budget, which includes funding top-ups and cuts to various scientific programmes. A […]
Continue readingSecond earthquake in Nepal – Expert reaction
A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]
Continue readingForestry scheme reboot – Expert reaction
The Government is restarting a forestry scheme that will pay landowners to plant forests, aiming to prevent erosion, improve water […]
Continue readingShould we lower the speed limit? – Expert reaction
A heavy weekend road toll has sparked debate about how to improve road safety in New Zealand – is lowering […]
Continue readingAnimal welfare laws shift – Expert reaction
A new law change in New Zealand recognises animals as having emotions and requires scientists to consider non-animal techniques before […]
Continue readingFiordland a hotspot for carbon burial – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland punches above its weight when it comes to storing organic carbon, according to a new analysis […]
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