One million species are threatened with extinction and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, a global report warns. The UN’s Intergovernmental […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Denisovan jawbone discovery – Expert Reaction
Ancient Denisovans travelled much further than we thought, according to the discovery of a 160,000-year-old jawbone on the Tibetan Plateau […]
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Active transport report – Expert Reaction
A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting Kiwis out of their cars and into more ‘active […]
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The state of Aotearoa’s environment – Expert Reaction
A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth […]
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Notre Dame fire – Expert Reaction
Firefighters battled for hours to save the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The spire collapsed on the building, where […]
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Greenhouse gas emissions rise again – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2 per cent in 2017. According to the annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, emissions increased by […]
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First image of a black hole – Expert Reaction
Researchers have captured the first-ever image of a black hole. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) – an array of eight […]
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Census delays and missing data – Expert Reaction
One in seven New Zealanders did not fully complete the 2018 Census, according to information from Statistics New Zealand. Statistics […]
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West Coast landfill erosion – Expert Reaction
Following heavy rainfall and flooding on the West Coast, the Fox Glacier landfill became exposed through erosion, with rubbish spilling […]
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Canterbury earthquakes and mental health – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury earthquakes had widespread adverse effects on mental health, according to a new review. University of Otago researchers reviewed […]
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