Ice core records show there was a sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — a nearly 50% increase — at […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts 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 […]
Continue readingExperts 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 […]
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