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Expert Reactions

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

Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction

Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 October 201811 February 2019

The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate  — the active ingredient in […]

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Freshwater agenda – Expert Reaction

Freshwater agenda – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 201811 February 2019

A blueprint for the Government’s freshwater agenda, which sets out key objectives for improving water quality over the next two years, has been […]

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Vitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction

Vitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 201811 February 2019

Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended as a preventative or treatment for osteoporosis, but a study led by a […]

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IPCC 1.5C special report – Expert Reaction

IPCC 1.5C special report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 201811 February 2019

The IPCC’s latest special report – Global Warming of 1.5C – has been released at a press conference in Incheon, […]

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River water quality report –  Expert Reaction

River water quality report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 October 201811 February 2019

A river quality report and interactive from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has measured the health of our rivers through data on 10-year trends […]

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Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction

Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 October 201808 February 2019

A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]

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Sulawesi quake and tsunami – Expert Reaction

Sulawesi quake and tsunami – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 October 201811 February 2019

On Friday Evening, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Palu on the island of Sulawesi. After the […]

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Cryptocurrencies here to stay – Expert Reaction

Cryptocurrencies here to stay – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 September 2018

New Zealand should get on board with blockchain, including cryptocurrency, according to a report funded by the Law Foundation. University […]

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Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction

Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 September 201811 February 2019

New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]

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Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction

Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 September 201808 February 2019

UK researchers say they’ve successfully used a CRISPR-based gene drive to cause the collapse of a population of caged malaria-carrying […]

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