The Environmental Protection Authority is being taken to court over its decision not to re-assess the pesticide glyphosate. The Environmental Law […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Govt launches suicide prevention plan – Expert Reaction
A five-year plan aiming to tackle New Zealand’s “stubbornly high suicide rates” has been released today. The plan includes new strategies […]
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Plane crash in Ahmedabad – Expert Reaction
A 787 Dreamliner aircraft carrying 242 people crashed last night (NZ time) shortly after taking off in the city of […]
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Maths gender gap appears within kids’ first two school terms – Expert Reaction
New overseas research has found that gender disparities in maths performance in favour of boys show up as early as […]
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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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