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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Organic food – is it better for you? Experts respond
In contrast to earlier research, a new study has found that organic crops may have measurable health benefits: they appear to be […]
Continue readingNeonicotinoids linked to decline in population of some birds – experts respond
SMC UK: Research from the Netherlands published today in the journal Nature found that populations of farmland birds fell most […]
Continue readingPredicting Alzheimer’s disease – Experts respond
Scientists have identified a set of 10 proteins in the blood which can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s, marking a […]
Continue readingFreshwater national standards set – experts respond
New standards for freshwater announced today for the first time set quantitative limits for water quality. Incorporating the national “bottom lines” for water […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating food labelling – experts respond
A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]
Continue readingControversial GM study republished – experts respond
A controversial retracted study on the toxicology of genetically modified corn and pesticide has been republished in a new journal. […]
Continue readingBreast cancer: the harms and benefits of screening – experts respond
Is breast cancer screening actually saving lives? A Norwegian study, published in BMJ, has looked at the effectiveness of modern […]
Continue readingAntarctica’s biodiversity needs protection – experts respond
International agreements have designated Antarctica a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” — but are we doing enough to […]
Continue readingGM 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 […]
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