Scientists have mapped the genome of the bacteria responsible for virulent kiwifruit vine disease Psa, providing evidence for the origins and […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts on meteor strike in Russia
UK SMC: Residents of the Russian city of Chelyabinsk are recovering after a meteor broke up over the city causing […]
Continue readingEU Horsemeat scandal – experts respond
As consumer concern over the horsemeat scandal in Europe continues, one UK expert notes the irony that this ‘contamination’ may […]
Continue readingSolomon Islands earthquake and tsunami – experts respond
Yesterday’s magnitude 8.0 earthquake in the Solomon Islands generated a tsunami which damaged villages and at killed at least five […]
Continue readingSolomon Islands earthquake and tsunami – experts respond
A magnitude 8 earthquake has struck off the Solomon Islands and has given rise to a tsunami and destroyed three […]
Continue readingCallaghan Innovation launched – experts respond
Callaghan Innovation, the new “high-tech HQ” aiming to bolster the economic impact of the government’s science and research investment, officially […]
Continue readingConcern over DCD in milk – expert responds
Traces of the agricultural compound DCD in New Zealand milk are not a direct cause for concern, says an agriculture […]
Continue readingUpdated: Cats’ impact on native wildlife – Experts respond
A campaign launched by economist Gareth Morgan to raise awareness about the impact of cats on native wildlife has elicited […]
Continue readingMelamine leaching from plastic tableware – experts respond
Tableware made from melamine-containing plastics may leach some of the compound into food if it is served hot, according to […]
Continue readingInfluenza and norovirus concerns – expert responds
Not one, but two infectious diseases have been raising concerns among New Zealand experts as they prepare for the 2013 […]
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