With humanities and social sciences removed from the “blue-skies” research fund, many Māori-led research projects will no longer be funded. “Core” […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Climate Commission says aim for carbon-negative – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission/He Pou a Rangi recommends New Zealand set more ambitious carbon targets. The Commission says the current greenhouse gas targets […]
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NZ and Aus wildlife among most vulnerable to climate-driven extinction – Expert Reaction
New Zealand species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world, according to a global analysis of 30 years […]
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Govt cuts humanities and social science funding – Expert Reaction
Humanities and social science funding has been cut from the Marsden Fund, the main fund for ‘blue-skies’ research in Aotearoa New […]
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Bird flu found on egg farm in Otago – Expert Reaction
A ‘high pathogenic’ type of bird flu was confirmed in an Otago egg farm over the weekend. The Ministry for […]
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Negotiators fail to agree on a global plastics treaty – Expert Reaction
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement after a week of talks […]
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Learning from NZ’s response to Covid-19 – Expert Reaction
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into lessons learned from NZ’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has released the first phase […]
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Radioactive waste storage in NZ – Expert Reaction
A New Zealand Herald investigation has focused attention on a new storage facility for New Zealand’s radioactive waste in rural […]
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Final negotiations for a global plastics treaty – Expert Reaction
Negotiators around the world are convening in Busan, South Korea this week for the final round of negotiations to end plastic pollution. […]
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Cyclone Gabrielle’s impacts on NZ’s ecosystems – Expert Reaction
An upcoming symposium in Rotorua will bring together recent research on tropical cyclone ecology, with a special focus on the […]
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