A gene that confers resistance to nearly all existing antibiotics has been found in bacteria in India, Pakistan and the […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Much of Deepwater Horizon spilled oil gone
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill appears to be largely over, with news that three quarters of the oil released during […]
Continue readingMilk from cloned cow’s offspring – Experts respond
NOTE: Further comments added The UK’s Food Standards Agency is investigating claims that milk from the offspring of a cloned […]
Continue readingPsychiatric disorders in youth leave lasting mark
People who suffer mental illness between 18 and 25 are more likely to experience a range of negative economic effects […]
Continue readingNIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook: August – October 2010
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “La Niña conditions for the rest of 2010” The […]
Continue readingMarine phytoplankton in decline for past century
Global stocks of phytoplankton — the foundation of the marine food web, and drivers of the ‘biological pump’ that sequesters […]
Continue readingState of the Climate report – Experts respond
The 2009 State of the Climate report by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with contributions from the […]
Continue readingA high-fat diet for weight loss and diabetes? Experts respond
The 60 Minutes programme last Wednesday and again last night featured a story about former All Black Captain Taine Randell, […]
Continue reading‘Climategate’ laid to rest
The Independent Climate Change Email Review — a.k.a. the Muir Russell review — into over 1000 hacked emails of scientists […]
Continue readingIodine for pregnant women – experts respond
Thursday (1 July) sees the launch of a new iodine tablet targeted at pregnant and breastfeeding New Zealand women. The […]
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