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Expert Reactions

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

Controversy over TV3’s hit show Downsize Me

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 November 2008

TV3’s weight loss series, Downsize Me ended recently amid controversy over the accuracy of some of the nutritional information, and […]

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Urgent action needed on diabetes, experts say

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 November 200814 November 2008

Next week is National Diabetes Awareness Week 2008 (18 to 24 November). Diabetes is a serious health issue in New […]

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EU proposes tighter rules on animal testing

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 November 200806 November 2008

The Science Media Centre in Britain has done a round-up of scientists’ views on the a new European Commission proposal […]

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Election 08: The minor parties on the big science issues

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 October 200823 July 2020

The Science Media Centre asked the leaders of the political parties ACT, the Green Party, the Maori Party , the […]

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Research pins polar warming blame on humans

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 October 200831 October 2008

A UK-led group of climate researchers claim their research has demonstrated for the first time that human activity is responsible […]

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Election 08: 10 science questions for United Future

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 October 200823 July 2020

1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]

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Election 08: 10 science questions for the Green Party

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 October 200823 July 2020

1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]

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10 science questions for Helen Clark

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 October 200823 July 2020

1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demand for a skilled […]

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Scientists urge action to protect Pacific Ocean

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 October 200819 June 2011

New Zealand marine experts have joined an international group of scientists in calling for urgent action to protect the health […]

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NZ quantum physics research featured in Nature

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 October 200801 December 2010

Physicist Ashton Bradley’s research into the behaviour of ultra-cold atoms is gaining international recognition for New Zealand cutting-edge science. The […]

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