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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

Experts respond: asthma and exposure to magnetic fields

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 August 201102 August 2011

A new study has suggested that exposure to  magnetic fields during pregnancy may be linked to asthma in children. However, […]

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Experts list most vulnerable deep sea habitats

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 August 201105 August 2011

Contamination from waste and litter dumping, deep-sea mining and fishing, and climate change are among the threats outlined in a […]

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Primate research in the UK

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 July 201129 July 2011

A new report published today recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK  – subject to rigorous […]

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Project Energize boosts Waikato kids’ health

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 25 July 201125 July 2011

Children taking part in a new initiative called Project Energize show significant health benefits, with Energize children less overweight and obese, […]

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Review challenges BBC on science coverage

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 July 201122 July 2011

The BBC does a good job of covering science in its radio, television and web programming, according to a review […]

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Australia puts a price on carbon

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 July 201114 July 2011

The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a “carbon price” on industrial emissions in a bid to combat climate […]

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Experts Respond: Moderate salt reduction benefits questioned

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 201106 July 2011

A review of scientific literature by The Cochrane Library suggests moderate reductions in salt intake don’t lead to reduced risk […]

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Are trout to blame for declining water quality?

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 July 201105 July 2011

UPDATED: Scientists are questioning statements by a prominent dairy industry representative, suggesting trout are a ‘disastrous species’ — no better […]

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Prescription drug found in synthetic cannabis product

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 201104 July 2011

The Ministry of Health announced last week that a particular variety of the ‘synthetic cannabis’ smoking blends, Kronic – Pineapple […]

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Expert on low drug resistance in bacteria from NZ food

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 June 201122 June 2011

A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]

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