New research indicates that the latest observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
The DSM-5 and redefining mental illnesses – experts respond
The latest edition of the manual defining criteria for mental illness is set to have a major impact on how […]
Continue readingTime-lapse images of embryos used to boost IVF success
New research describes a breakthrough in IVF technology that proponents claim will significantly increase live birth rates in fertility clinics. […]
Continue readingHuman stem cell lines created through “therapeutic cloning” – experts respond
Scientists have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type […]
Continue readingConcern over novel coronavirus – experts respond
A new coronavirus — the same type of virus responsible for the 2003 outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or […]
Continue readingPeppers preventing Parkinson’s? – Experts respond
New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]
Continue readingDoes irradiating tomatoes kill their nutrition value? – Expert responds
Media attention has this week focussed on irradiated Australian tomatoes and capsicums which could be imported into New Zealand from […]
Continue readingFighting rheumatic fever – experts respond
UPDATED: New funding to combat rheumatic fever announced today will provide for free drop-in clinics for sore throat testing and […]
Continue readingNational Science Challenges unveiled – Experts respond
UPDATED 11.00 AM, MAY 3: The Government this week announced the ten areas that have been selected for special focus […]
Continue readingEU votes against bee-harming pesticides – experts respond
The European Commission has voted in favour of a two-year moratorium on the use of a pesticide known to harm […]
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