The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Professor John O’Keefe of University College London’s […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Ebola becoming airborne – experts respond
Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]
Continue readingFirst case of Ebola in United States – experts respond
The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Continue readingNZ ranks high in global ageing report – experts respond
New Zealand is the 10th best country in the world to grow old in, ranking above both Australia and the […]
Continue readingVolcanic eruption in Japan – experts respond
Japanese volcano Mount Ontake erupted suddenly over the weekend, when the popular recreational site was crowded with hikers, resulting in […]
Continue readingGlobal carbon budget – experts respond
Carbon dioxide emissions, the main contributor to global warming, are set to rise again in 2014 – reaching a record […]
Continue readingArtificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance – experts respond
A new study published in Nature suggests that consuming commonly used artificial sweeteners may actually increase the body’s post-meal uptake of […]
Continue readingSuspected Ebola case in Australia – experts respond
A 25 year old Australian man, who has recently returned from a visit to the Ebola-affected Congo, has been admitted […]
Continue readingOzone loss slows, new climate impacts loom – global report
Destruction of the planet’s protective ozone layer is slowing, according to the latest scientific assessment, but full impacts on global […]
Continue readingSleeping pills and Alzheimer’s disease – experts respond
Long term use of benzodiazepines widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, such as Valium and Xanax, is associated with an […]
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