The High court has has ruled in favour of NIWA, rejecting a legal challenge of the Crown Research Institute’s national […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
GM biotech players outline their science roadmaps
ABIC 2012 Digest – Day Two: SMC media advisor Dacia Herbulock is attending the ABIC conference in Rotorua this week […]
Continue readingNew plain packaging research – experts respond
As New Zealand deliberates over the introduction of ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes, a new study confirms that such measures reduce […]
Continue readingIs ‘organic’ food healthier? – experts respond
New research, based on an analysis of several hundred studies, has cast doubt on arguments that organically grown foods are more […]
Continue readingPrevious abortions linked to adverse birth outcomes – experts respond
One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found […]
Continue readingRecord Arctic sea ice loss – experts respond
Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data […]
Continue readingTeen cannabis use and IQ – experts respond
The persistent, dependent use of marijuana during adolescence has been linked to later declines in an individual’s intelligence, attention and […]
Continue readingFirst steps towards ‘The Pill’ for men – experts respond
New research has shown a promising avenue for creating a male version of ‘The Pill’, but independent experts caution that […]
Continue readingRecession increased UK suicides – expert responds
New research suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK Drawing […]
Continue readingCoroner inquest and HPV vaccine – expert reponds
Claims relating to vaccine safety are back in the media spotlight as an inquest into the unexplained death of teenager […]
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