New research out today reveals that the Alpine Fault – a strike-slip fault running almost the entire length of the […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
‘No safe limit’ – experts respond to alcohol during pregnancy research
New research suggests low and moderate drinking in early pregnancy is not associated with adverse neuropsychological effects in children, but […]
Continue reading‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts
The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’- has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]
Continue readingGene-modified crops allow beneficial insects to thrive
Cotton crops genetically modified to kill pests may also allow other insect populations to increase as they do not require […]
Continue readingMeditation changes structure of the brain – experts respond
A short meditation program can produce physical changes in the brain, reports new research. American and Chinese researchers report in […]
Continue readingExercise doesn’t help depression – experts respond
Exercise does not improve depression treatment outcomes, according to new research. However experts are divided over the findings. The findings […]
Continue readingTransit of Venus 2012 – resource page
On Wednesday 6 June 2012 Venus will pass in front of the Sun’s disk — a rare astronomical event with rich […]
Continue readingWWF Report assesses NZ’s enviromental record – experts respond
New Zealand’s performance over the 20 years since the Rio Earth Summit across a range of environmental commitments is rated […]
Continue readingDual site decision for SKA – experts respond
After many months of waiting, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation has finally announced that the massive telescope array will […]
Continue readingBudget 2012 and tobacco taxes – Experts respond
Included in today’s Budget 2012 announcements was the plan to increase tax on tobacco and allocate new funding to prevent […]
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