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Expert Reactions

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

Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century – Expert Reaction

Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 April 201813 February 2019

Marine heatwaves have been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century, according to a study investigating global […]

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Climate inaction puts billions of dollars at stake – Expert Reaction

Climate inaction puts billions of dollars at stake – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 April 201813 February 2019

A new report commissioned by Westpac suggests billions of dollars could be on the line if there is further delay […]

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New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction

New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 March 201813 February 2019

A new family of antibiotics could help knock down drug-resistant bacteria, according to a study done in mice. The new […]

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Pedestrian dies in self-driving car accident – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 March 201811 April 2018

A woman has died in Arizona after being hit by an Uber self-driving car – it is reported to be the […]

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Cosmologist Stephen Hawking dies age 76 – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 March 201811 April 2018

World-renowned cosmologist and theoretical physics pioneer Stephen Hawking has died in the UK aged 76. The Science Media Centre asked […]

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Tobacco stick health claims challenged – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 March 201811 April 2018

Smokeless ‘heat not burn’ tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned in a new study. New US research finds that iQOS heat […]

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Low-level lead exposure leads to heart disease – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 March 201811 April 2018

Almost one-third of early deaths from heart disease in the US could be because of cumulative low-level lead exposure, according […]

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South Island marine reserves recommended – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 201811 April 2018

Following three years of work, the South-East Marine Protection Forum has presented its final report on marine protection for the […]

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Dog attacks on children – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 2018

Another dangerous dog attack has been reported in Australia this morning as a three-year-old boy in Newcastle was bitten while riding […]

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Environment Commissioner’s Zero Carbon Act recommendations – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 201811 April 2018

The new Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has released his first report, containing advice for the Government on […]

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