New Zealand could soon have two Covid-19 vaccine options, as Medsafe approves the single-dose Janssen vaccine for use in over-18s. Cabinet […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Using comics to explain research – Expert Reaction
After finishing a study on everyday ableism, a team of researchers at Massey University decided to commission illustrator Toby Morris to […]
Continue readingMysterious pain disorder may not be only in the brain – Expert Reaction
A study in mice shows that fibromyalgia – a poorly understood condition which causes ongoing pain and fatigue in an estimated 1 […]
Continue readingThe past and future of bioplastics – Expert Reaction
A leading journal looks at how bioplastics have previously been greenwashed – and how they could help solve the global plastics dilemma. […]
Continue readingHalf of NZ has at least one misinformed belief – Expert Reaction
A survey from the Classification Office offers a glimpse at how pervasive misinformation is in New Zealand, and how it’s […]
Continue readingWhen will NZ have herd immunity against Covid-19? – Expert Reaction
New modelling shows 83 per cent of all New Zealanders need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before we can safely remove […]
Continue readingFirst stab at replacing the RMA announced – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the first draft of one of the proposed laws meant to replace the 30-year-old Resource Management […]
Continue readingAlert level 2 extended for Wellington – Expert Reaction
The Wellington region will remain at alert level 2 until 11.59 pm Tuesday, two days longer than anticipated. The government says there’s […]
Continue readingProblem plastics to be phased out – Expert Reaction
The government has announced problem plastics and some single-use plastics will be phased out, in three stages, by July 2025. The outlawed […]
Continue readingNo new community cases detected in Wellington – Expert Reaction
No cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Wellington so far, but health authorities say the capital is still in […]
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