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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

Measles immune amnesia – Expert Reaction

Measles immune amnesia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 November 201931 October 2019

If you haven’t had the MMR vaccine, catching measles can cripple your immune system for years. Two separate studies examining […]

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Holes in DHB cyber security – Expert Reaction

Holes in DHB cyber security – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 October 201925 October 2019

The Ministry of Health found five health websites with potential vulnerabilities following the data breach of Tū Ora Compass Health. […]

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Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction

Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 October 201924 October 2019

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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SkyCity fire – Expert Reaction

SkyCity fire – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 October 201925 October 2019

A fire in the under-construction SkyCity convention centre has burnt through the night. Reports suggest it was started as a result […]

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New gene editing technology – Expert Reaction

New gene editing technology – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 October 201911 December 2024

US researchers claim to have developed a new type of gene editing called ‘prime editing’ that is more precise and […]

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Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 October 201930 October 2019

Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]

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Funding to support Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction

Funding to support Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 October 201914 October 2019

The Government will spend $17m to help protect Kiwis from harmful digital content, in response to the March mosque attacks […]

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Unusual fault rupture in Kaikōura quake – Expert Reaction

Unusual fault rupture in Kaikōura quake – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 October 2019

More than 24 faults ruptured during 2016’s Kaikōura earthquake, but one of those faults has turned out to be even […]

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Red and processed meat and health – Expert Reaction

Red and processed meat and health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 October 201930 September 2019

In a series of reviews, international researchers say there are very few health benefits to cutting your consumption of red and […]

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Climate change effects on ocean and ice – Expert Reaction

Climate change effects on ocean and ice – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 September 201926 September 2019

A new report has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change to protect the world’s oceans and frozen places. […]

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