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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Data misuse and menstrual tracking apps – Expert Reaction
A Cambridge University report highlights all the ways menstrual tracking data can be misused. The report warns of numerous risks from data exploitation, […]
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Reviewing our strategy to go predator free by 2050 – Expert Reaction
Are New Zealand’s upcoming predator free goals on the right track? Should we stick with the current target species list […]
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Resource consent exemptions for granny flats and papakāinga – Expert Reaction
The government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to how we can create more housing in Aotearoa, such […]
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Science kits launched, curriculum overhaul to come – Expert Reaction
The new national Science Curriculum is expected to become available later this year, after a rewrite was paused in 2024. […]
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Hopes for UN Ocean Conference – Expert Reaction
The third UN Ocean Conference in France next month will focus on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. […]
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Teen dies after controversial tackle game – Expert Reaction
A teenager has died after suffering a head injury while playing a private “run it straight-style” tackle game in Palmerston North. […]
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Budget 2025: Science system funding – Expert Reaction
Amid this year’s science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research Organisations and a […]
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Proposed increase to glyphosate limits – Expert Reaction
NZ Food Safety has proposed changing the residue limits allowed in food for several agricultural compounds. The proposed amendments change or […]
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Should we ban social media for under-16s? – Expert Q&A
The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws […]
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