The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a “carbon price” on industrial emissions in a bid to combat climate […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts Respond: Moderate salt reduction benefits questioned
A review of scientific literature by The Cochrane Library suggests moderate reductions in salt intake don’t lead to reduced risk […]
Continue readingAre trout to blame for declining water quality?
UPDATED: Scientists are questioning statements by a prominent dairy industry representative, suggesting trout are a ‘disastrous species’ — no better […]
Continue readingPrescription drug found in synthetic cannabis product
The Ministry of Health announced last week that a particular variety of the ‘synthetic cannabis’ smoking blends, Kronic – Pineapple […]
Continue readingExpert on low drug resistance in bacteria from NZ food
A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has examined the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isloated from New Zealand […]
Continue readingChilean volcanic activity – a closer look
As fluctuating ash plumes ground flights in New Zealand and Australia, a clearer picture of the volcanic activity in Chile […]
Continue readingNo health threat from Chilean volcano ash – experts
In response to queries from worried parents, experts has have issued an explanation of why New Zealanders don’t need to […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Maternal sleep habits and stillbirth risk
A New Zealand study published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has examined whether snoring, sleep position, and other sleep […]
Continue readingResilience in wake of ongoing quakes – expert advice
Continuing large aftershocks that shook Christchurch this week — the biggest a magnitude 6.3 quake — have caused significant damage […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Disruption from Chilean volcano ash
A sprawling ash plume from the Chilean Volcano Puyehue-Cordón Caulle, is causing disruptions to flights across the southern hemisphere. The […]
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