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Expert Reactions

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

Neonicotinoid traces in honey – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 October 201720 August 2018

A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]

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How can we reduce antibiotic use in animals? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 September 2017

With the global threat of anti-microbial resistant looming, a team of international agricultural experts are arguing for reduced antibiotic use […]

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Former rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 September 201720 August 2018

Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]

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Volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 September 201720 August 2018

A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]

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HPV screening for cervical cancer – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 September 2017

An Australian study has found that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing detects a higher number of precancerous cervical lesions than traditional […]

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Cassini’s grand finale nears – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 September 201720 August 2018

After a 20 year mission, NASA’s spacecraft Cassini will meet its demise this week by plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere and […]

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Alcohol industry misleads public on cancer link – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 September 201703 August 2018

A UK study has found that alcohol industry groups misrepresent the alcohol-related risk of cancer in public information. By surveying […]

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Hurricane Irma – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 September 201703 August 2018

With three hurricanes currently tracking through the Atlantic, experts are watching Hurricane Irma, which is being called one of the […]

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High carb diet linked to poorer health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201703 August 2018

People with high carb diets are more likely to have poor health than people with high fat diets, according to […]

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Hurricane Harvey – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201703 August 2018

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the USA on August 26 as a category 4 storm, and has caused extensive flooding […]

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