The American scientist quoted in recent news reports as claiming the A(H1N1) virus originated in “either New Zealand or China” […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Malaria drug resistance growing – experts respond
Scientists working with the World Health Organisation say they have found the first evidence of resistance to the world’s most […]
Continue readingBudget 09: the reaction from scientists
Finance Minister Bill English this afternoon delivered the 2009-10 budget. Key science and technology policy and funding initiatives are summarised […]
Continue readingDr Reisinger: Wrong process, right conclusion in Morgan book
Dr Andy Reisinger was involved in presenting Poles Apart co-authors Gareth Morgan and John McCrystal with the case for anthropogenic […]
Continue readingGareth Morgan’s “alarmists”: Poles Apart was worth the effort
Three scientists based at the Antarctic Research Centre at Victoria University – Dr Dave Lowe, Adjunct Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, […]
Continue readingFolic acid sparks debate among scientists
Concerns have been expressed about the possible negative effects of folic acid fortification, especially for those who are deficient in […]
Continue readingAustralian budget a boon for innovation – scientists
The Australian budget for 2009-2010 has served up around A$3 billion for innovation schemes and boosting science infrastructure in a […]
Continue readingThe consequences of more acidic oceans
The world’s oceans absorb around one third of the carbon released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities […]
Continue readingFood allergy and eczema
Atopic eczema is one of a group of inherited conditions that also includes asthma and hay fever. It results in […]
Continue readingUK scientists on revision of EU Animal Testing Directive
UK experts comment on the EU Parliament plenary vote, which was passed in favour of revising EU Animal Testing Directive […]
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