The Australian federal government announced today its plans to cut carbon emissions by between 26 and 28 per cent of […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
New Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation
New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]
Continue readingScotland to ban growing GM crops – Expert reaction
Scotland plans to ban the growing of genetically modified crops with its government intending to request that the country be […]
Continue readingYoung fatherhood and midlife death – Expert reaction
Becoming a dad before the age of 25 is linked to a heightened risk of dying early in middle age, […]
Continue readingNZ Police to carry Tasers – Expert reaction
The New Zealand Police this morning announced that all frontline response staff will routinely carry Tasers. Police Commissioner Mike Bush […]
Continue readingTe putaiao mo apopo o Aotearoa — The future of science in New Zealand
The country’s brightest minds ponder the future of science in a special issue of the Journal of Royal Society of New […]
Continue readingGP Survey explores end of life decisions – Expert reaction
A new survey of New Zealand GPs shows that many make decisions about end of life care that may indirectly […]
Continue readingKiwi genome sniffs out bird’s evolution – Expert reaction
Kiwi evolved specially adapted smell detectors to help them cope with nocturnal life, according to a new study that has […]
Continue readingAlzheimer’s drug announcement – expert reaction
Scientists are cautiously optimistic about new data indicating the drug solanezumab can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – if […]
Continue readingShould doctors recommend homeopathy? – Expert reaction
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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