NZ researchers who looked at the key toxic chemicals in vape smoke say vaping increases cancer risk. Since there’s not yet […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
The human face of science funding cuts – Expert Reaction
Kiwi scientists share how funding cuts have impacted their research and careers, in a new report from the Save Science Coalition. Many of […]
Continue readingAustralian oil refinery ablaze – Expert Reaction
A fire broke out at one of Australia’s two operational oil refineries last night and continues to burn this morning. […]
Continue readingStorms put seafood safety at risk – Expert Reaction
Experts say that increasing heavy rainfall events in NZ are affecting the safety of our kaimoana. Following the weekend’s heavy rain, […]
Continue readingWorsening groundwater pollution shows our long-term water problems – Expert Reaction
Over a third of NZ’s monitored groundwaters saw a rise in nitrate levels in the last two decades, likely because […]
Continue readingNZ’s research priorities shift towards advanced tech – Expert Reaction
A new report to the Prime Minister recommends moving more of NZ’s science funding into advanced technology. The recommendations, made […]
Continue readingMore protection for migrating animals after global meeting – Expert Reaction
Forty animals, including several types of seabirds and sharks, will gain protection under the UN Convention on the Conservation of […]
Continue readingOlympics to require gene test for women athletes – Expert Reaction
The Olympic Committee will require women athletes to take a gene test showing they’re biologically female before they can compete. […]
Continue readingWhat NZ experts want from global meeting on migratory animals – Expert Reaction
Nearly a quarter of migratory species listed under a global convention are at risk of extinction, and the number is […]
Continue readingOver a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction
Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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