When it comes to new words, size matters. An Australian-based study of 20 Polynesian languages, including New Zealand Maori, suggests […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond
Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]
Continue readingEndocrine disrupting chemicals and menopause – experts respond
Women whose bodies have high levels of hormone mimicking chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the […]
Continue readingContaining the Flock Hill fire – Expert responds
Experts say that the fire that destroyed around 300 hectares of forest and tussock at the Flock Hill Station in […]
Continue readingLow oil prices and the environment – Experts respond
Cheaper petrol prices may be great for Kiwis filling up at the pump, but what are the wider implications of […]
Continue readingFormaldehyde in e-cigarettes – expert responds
A new analysis of e-cigarettes has detected formaldehyde-containing compounds in the vapour the devices produce, raising questions about their potential health […]
Continue readingProposed Resource Management Act changes- experts respond
The Government has revealed it plans for a long-anticipated overhaul of the Resource Management Act, touting changes that will lead […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Fish oil capsules fall short on quality, freshness – experts respond
Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]
Continue reading2014 hottest year on record – Experts respond
The year 2014 ranks as Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and […]
Continue readingSynthetic cannabis deaths in Australia – experts respond
Two Australian men have died after suspected poisoning from a batch of synthetic cannabis. A 33-year old man from Queensland […]
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