New research confirms and clarifies the link between high doses of commonly prescribed painkillers and adverse cardiovascular events such as […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
IBM indexes New Zealand innovation
IBM today released its second Innovation Index revealing that New Zealand’s overall innovation rate increased three per cent in the four […]
Continue readingBPA, brain and behaviour – experts respond
A study published this week in the journal PNAS finds that mice exposed to prenatal BPA exhibit changes in brain […]
Continue readingFSANZ defends stance on gene ‘silencing’ – experts respond
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responded to criticism alleging products relying on a new gene silencing technology are entering the […]
Continue readingUpdated: Oklahoma tornado – experts respond
Updated: A Huge tornado has devastated the US state of Oklahoma killing at least 24 people and injuring many more. […]
Continue readingBedsharing with parents a risk for babies – experts respond
The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death), is five times higher in babies who share parents’ beds, even […]
Continue readingClimate predictions tightened – experts respond
New research indicates that the latest observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
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