A group of international scientists, including New Zealanders, have for the first time reconstructed temperatures for seven continental-scale regions for […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Texas fertiliser plant explosion – experts respond
An explosion at a fertiliser plant in the US is reported to have injured more than 100 people and killed […]
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PCE report calls for moratorium on longfin eel fishing – experts respond
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]
Continue readingLongfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]
Continue readingWarming climate expands NZ wine country
A warming planet might not be bad news for New Zealand wine growers, according to a new study which predicts […]
Continue readingBird flu in China – experts respond
Updated: The WHO in China has recorded a total of 11 confirmed cases of human infection with influenza A(H7N9), including […]
Continue readingUpdated – Experts on regulatory bodies’ approach to GM products
UPDATED: Independent experts have responded to accusations that lax regulations are allowing potentially unsafe genetically modified products into New Zealand […]
Continue readingAustralian anthrax outbreak – experts respond
An outbreak of anthrax in New South Wales, Australia, has killed up to 40 cattle and several farms in the […]
Continue readingEarly treatment clears infant HIV infection – experts respond
Reports of an HIV-positive baby cured of their infection have generated much discussion in the medical community, but questions remain […]
Continue readingWild pollinators crucial – experts respond
A massive international study of 600 field trials from around the globe (including New Zealand) highlights the importance of wild […]
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