The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
SkyCity fire – Expert Reaction
A fire in the under-construction SkyCity convention centre has burnt through the night. Reports suggest it was started as a result […]
Continue readingNew gene editing technology – Expert Reaction
US researchers claim to have developed a new type of gene editing called ‘prime editing’ that is more precise and […]
Continue readingOceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction
Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]
Continue readingFunding to support Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction
The Government will spend $17m to help protect Kiwis from harmful digital content, in response to the March mosque attacks […]
Continue readingUnusual fault rupture in Kaikōura quake – Expert Reaction
More than 24 faults ruptured during 2016’s Kaikōura earthquake, but one of those faults has turned out to be even […]
Continue readingRed and processed meat and health – Expert Reaction
In a series of reviews, international researchers say there are very few health benefits to cutting your consumption of red and […]
Continue readingClimate change effects on ocean and ice – Expert Reaction
A new report has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change to protect the world’s oceans and frozen places. […]
Continue readingCensus 2018 external data quality panel reports – Expert Reaction
One in six New Zealanders did not complete the 2018 Census – a result which has already led to the resignation […]
Continue readingClimate change risks in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
An expert panel has mapped out how we’ll predict the risks climate change is likely to bring to New Zealand, to […]
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