New research has drawn a link between a history dental x-ray imaging and incidence of meningioma, a type of brain […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Autism genetics unravelled – experts respond
New research published in the leading journal Nature has started the difficult process picking apart the underlying genetic factors that […]
Continue readingOtago scientists tracing Psa’s pathway across border
Samples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland in 2009 and 2010 contain DNA from […]
Continue readingPesticide harms bees at ‘safe’ levels – experts respond
Two new studies published in Science this week show that honey and bumble bees are negatively affected by a widely-used […]
Continue readingNiwa scientist leads call for global approach to oceans
A leading New Zealand oceanographer is one of a team of international scientists warning that so many threats are converging […]
Continue readingWater quality report – scientists respond
A report that aims to provide scientific context for the divisive issue of water quality in New Zealand is being […]
Continue readingPain relief in labour – what works?
A new study has drawn together findings from hundreds of clinical trials to identify the most effective and safest pain […]
Continue readingMaui’s dolphins need better protection – scientists
A new Department of Conservation report estimates there are approximately 55 Maui’s dolphins left, leading experts to call for better […]
Continue reading‘Legal high’ DIME not so legal
The active ingredient in a supposedly legal party drug sold in New Zealand has been revealed to be a Class […]
Continue readingFurther Q&A from earthquake engineers
Following from last month’s SMC Q&A with earthquake engineers, we have several more earthquake related questions answered by a panel […]
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