Biological invasions cost the global community an estimated USD$423 billion in 2019, and those costs have quadrupled every decade since […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Combining public health measures kept us safe from COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
A major international report released this morning has underscored the effectiveness of New Zealand’s stringent public health measures during ethe COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
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Treated Fukushima wastewater set to be released from Thursday – Expert Reaction
Japan will begin releasing treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea as soon as Thursday, […]
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Melting glaciers could create new ecosystems – Expert Reaction
Climate change could halve the area covered by glaciers outside the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets by the end of […]
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All COVID-19 requirements removed – Expert Reaction
As of Tuesday 15 August 2023, mandatory seven-day isolation will no longer be required for people with COVID-19, and visitors to healthcare […]
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Most bread and flour now fortified with folic acid – Expert Reaction
As of tomorrow, all non-organic bread-making wheat flour in New Zealand will be fortified with folic acid. The supplement has […]
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Climate change is taking a toll on every aspect of Antarctica – Expert Reaction
Extreme events from climate change have influenced every realm in Antarctica, including breeding failures of entire penguin colonies, ice shelf collapse, […]
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Measures to protect native biodiversity – Expert Reaction & SMC Briefing
From tomorrow, populations of indigenous species in Aotearoa must not drop below current levels, and habitats deemed significant must be […]
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Scientists race to validate controversial superconductor claim – Expert Reaction
South Korean scientists claim to have created a room-temperature superconductor, which could could revolutionise nearly anything that uses electricity or magnets. But many experts […]
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WHO says NZ’s tobacco control nearly among the best in the world – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is one step away from joining a small club of countries that have implemented all of the World […]
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