International agreements have designated Antarctica a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” — but are we doing enough to […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
GM mosquitoes to tackle malaria – experts respond
A genetic tweak that leads to mosquitoes producing mainly male offspring has the potential to rapidly knock back populations of […]
Continue readingMobile phone fertility impacts – experts respond
New research shows men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of […]
Continue readingOil and gas exploration changes pushed – experts respond
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]
Continue readingLancet global obesity report – experts respond
A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]
Continue readingNational Statement of Science Investment
How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]
Continue readingE-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds
People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]
Continue readingHigh court decision on GMOs – experts respond
What is a genetically modified organism? New Zealand’s legal system is struggling with the question in the face of emerging […]
Continue readingClimate science transparency – experts on Bengtsson’s rejected paper
UK SMC: The publisher of influential scientific journal Environmental Research Letters has rejected claims that a paper by climate scientist and […]
Continue readingBudget 2014: Science funding boosted – experts respond
The national Budget announced today contained a raft of announcements on research, science and innovation funding. Notable changes include: $56.8m more for […]
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