An explosion at a French nuclear reactor has killed one person and injured others, but experts say there is no […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Transgenic felines could help study of HIV
Development of a cloning technique to produce genetically-modified cats will help medical research in both cats and humans, scientists say. […]
Continue readingBreath and sweat molecules could be used to detect survivors
New European research has raised the possibility of finding survivors in rubble — such as in the recent Christchurch and […]
Continue reading‘A Drink a day’ and women’s health – experts respond
New research suggests that one -and only one- drink of alcohol a day could be good for the health of […]
Continue readingIs NZ’s regulation of nanomaterials adequate?
Increasing use of nanotechnology in consumer products has sparked interest in whether the potential risks arising from the technology are […]
Continue readingViral cancer therapy shows early promise – experts respond
Scientists are cautiously optimistic about a trial cancer therapy which uses a virus to selectively kill tumor cells. Canadian researchers […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Potential avian influenza resurgence
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has today urged heightened readiness and surveillance against a possible major resurgence of […]
Continue readingIs chocolate good for the heart?
High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, […]
Continue readingNZ salmon research makes a splash in Canada
Research led by a New Zealand scientist has shown that salmon farming in Canada may be having a negative impact […]
Continue readingNZ and youth suicide – experts respond
New Zealand has the highest female youth suicide rate in the OECD, but also shows high life satisfaction in international […]
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