Scientists have for the first time created ‘synthetic cells’ that can survive and reproduce on their own. A team lead […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Can soya bean consumption harm sperm?
Scientists in China have been studying genistein, a naturally-occurring ingredient of soya beans that they claim could interfere with the […]
Continue readingExperts on Mexican Gulf oil slick + NZ oil spill response plan
The massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico nearly tripled in size over the weekend as bad weather hampered […]
Continue readingExperts on Australia’s move to delay ETS introduction
AusSMC: The delay of the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) until at least 2013 has prompted a wave of […]
Continue readingScientists on the state of the Manuwatu River
The “One Plan” hearings entered their final phase this week with key scientists presenting their findings to inform decision making […]
Continue readingFlu jab for kids halted in Australia pending investigation
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer today told doctors in Australia to stop giving the seasonal flu vaccine to children under the […]
Continue readingScientists: Copenhagen pledges will see global temps rise past 2°C
An opinion piece from climate scientists due out in today’s journal Nature says that unless major loopholes in the Copenhagen […]
Continue readingUPDATED: One year on – Scientists reflect on the swine flu pandemic
UPDATED 12.30pm: A year ago this Saturday, Rangitoto College students returning from a school trip to Mexico were quarantined in […]
Continue readingExperts on new study on multi-vitamins and breast cancer
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this month has raised concerns that the use of […]
Continue readingIcelandic ash and its implications for aircraft, health, climate
Air traffic across Europe, including flights from Britain to New Zealand have been halted as ash from an Icelandic volcano […]
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