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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts on new study on multi-vitamins and breast cancer
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this month has raised concerns that the use of […]
Continue readingIcelandic ash and its implications for aircraft, health, climate
Air traffic across Europe, including flights from Britain to New Zealand have been halted as ash from an Icelandic volcano […]
Continue readingGM research approval granted with strict controls
The Environmental Risk Management Authority today announced it has granted Agresearch authority to develop genetically modified goats, sheep and cattle […]
Continue readingClimate researchers were “dedicated if slightly disorganised”
The results of an inquiry into the conduct of climate scientists at the University of East Anglia were released overnight […]
Continue readingDNA transfer prevents mitochondrial disease in humans
AusSMC: In a world-first study to be published in Nature, scientists have shown in human embryos a new technique developed […]
Continue readingNew human ancestor discovered (Science) – Experts respond
AusSMC: A team of scientists, including three Australians, have uncovered the skeletal remains of a new species of ancient human. […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Major study on lamb’s carbon footprint
The first major study to look at the carbon footprint of lamb shows that each 100 gram portion of New […]
Continue readingNIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook: April – June 2010
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “A warm end to Autumn” Most of the country […]
Continue readingElectronics – where to from here?
This week’s edition of Science has a special feature devoted to silicon and its use in electronics. As we reach […]
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