Last year was the seventh warmest on record for New Zealand, according to NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2020. It […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Could wildfire smoke spread infectious diseases?
Wildfire smoke has the potential to carry and spread infectious bacteria and fungi up to “hundreds of miles”, but more […]
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COVID-19 vaccine portfolio rounded out – Expert Reaction + Graphic
Border workers are expected to be the first group vaccinated for COVID-19 by winter, as enough jabs are pre-purchased to […]
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New coronavirus variant spreading in Britain – UK SMC Expert Reaction
There are reports that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found circulating in parts […]
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Researchers claim proof chronic fatigue syndrome is a bodily disease – Expert Reaction
Researchers claim they have “unequivocally proved” that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a psychosomatic disease. One of their studies finds mitochondria – […]
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Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction
There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]
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Bluetooth comes to Covid Tracer app – Expert Reaction
A new version of the the NZ COVID Tracer app will be launched on the Apple App Store and the […]
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Govt promises carbon neutral public sector by 2025 – Expert Reaction
Public sector agencies will soon be required to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions, and to offset any emissions […]
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Māori & Pacific academics paid & promoted less – Expert Reaction
New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
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Charges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction
Thirteen parties including GNS Science are facing charges following the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption that claimed 22 lives. Three individuals […]
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