Changes to air quality rules could require councils to monitor and respond to air pollution from far finer particles than […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Cleaning products and childhood asthma – Expert Reaction
Early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three, according […]
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Brain structure and antisocial behaviour – Expert Reaction
Lifelong antisocial behaviour may be associated with differences in brain structure, reports a new study. An observational study published today […]
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Record dry spells and effects on forests – Expert Reaction
With no rain forecast before Sunday, Auckland is about to break a record for the city’s longest dry spell. Niwa says Auckland is likely […]
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Wealthy people waste more food – Expert Reaction
Global food waste estimates are “grossly underestimated” because we haven’t been properly factoring in how much food affluent people throw out, reports […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Measles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction
The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]
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Flooding could release toxic gas – Expert Reaction
A chemical substance known as ouvea premix stored at an old paper mill in Mataura could release toxic ammonia gas […]
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Bracing for novel coronavirus on NZ shores – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]
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Severe weather in Fiordland – Expert Reaction
MetService has issued its first ‘Red warning’ following heavy rain in Fiordland that has damaged roads and left tourists stranded. […]
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