A new family of pesticides, sulfoximines, which are expected to be a key replacement for neonicotinoids, may have sub-lethal effects […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Bridge collapse in Italy – Expert Reaction
A motorway bridge has collapsed in the northwest Italian city of Genoa in heavy rain, killing and injuring dozens of […]
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It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction
As a heatwave tapers off in parts of the northern hemisphere, a new forecast system has predicted the years 2018 […]
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Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has said she will be asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider adding Roundup to a […]
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Single use plastic bag ban – Expert Reaction
The Government has pledged to rid the country of single-use plastic shopping bags over the next year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Environment […]
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Earthquakes in Lombok – Expert Reaction
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday evening at 7.46pm (local time), reportedly killing at least 82 […]
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Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction
A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]
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Synthetic drug policy – Expert Reaction
Between 40 and 45 people have died from synthetic drugs since last June, according to provisional figures released by the coroner on […]
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EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction
Europe’s highest court has ruled that gene-edited crops should be subject to the same stringent regulations as genetically modified organisms. […]
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Sugar labelling options for food packaging – Expert Reaction
The Trans-Tasman body responsible for food regulation policy is asking for public feedback on possible labelling rules for sugars on packaged foods […]
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