NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “Mild conditions likely to continue through winter” NIWA’s National […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Will the Southern Ocean’s carbon sink hold its breath?
Ice core records show there was a sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — a nearly 50% increase — at […]
Continue readingExperts on Craig Venter’s synthetic biology breakthrough
Scientists have for the first time created ‘synthetic cells’ that can survive and reproduce on their own. A team lead […]
Continue readingCan soya bean consumption harm sperm?
Scientists in China have been studying genistein, a naturally-occurring ingredient of soya beans that they claim could interfere with the […]
Continue readingExperts on Mexican Gulf oil slick + NZ oil spill response plan
The massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico nearly tripled in size over the weekend as bad weather hampered […]
Continue readingExperts on Australia’s move to delay ETS introduction
AusSMC: The delay of the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) until at least 2013 has prompted a wave of […]
Continue readingScientists on the state of the Manuwatu River
The “One Plan” hearings entered their final phase this week with key scientists presenting their findings to inform decision making […]
Continue readingFlu jab for kids halted in Australia pending investigation
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer today told doctors in Australia to stop giving the seasonal flu vaccine to children under the […]
Continue readingScientists: Copenhagen pledges will see global temps rise past 2°C
An opinion piece from climate scientists due out in today’s journal Nature says that unless major loopholes in the Copenhagen […]
Continue readingUPDATED: One year on – Scientists reflect on the swine flu pandemic
UPDATED 12.30pm: A year ago this Saturday, Rangitoto College students returning from a school trip to Mexico were quarantined in […]
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