Machine learning AI has been taught to forecast patterns of locations following large earthquakes, according to a new study published […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
2017/18 provisional suicide statistics – Expert Reaction
The Chief Coroner has released the provisional suicide statistics from July 2017 to June 2018, which indicate the suicide rate […]
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Irrigation efficiency not so efficient – Expert Reaction
It might seem like common sense that increasing the efficiency of irrigation would save water. But in a Policy Forum […]
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Neonicotinoid replacement hinders bumblebee reproduction – Expert Reaction
A new family of pesticides, sulfoximines, which are expected to be a key replacement for neonicotinoids, may have sub-lethal effects […]
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Bridge collapse in Italy – Expert Reaction
A motorway bridge has collapsed in the northwest Italian city of Genoa in heavy rain, killing and injuring dozens of […]
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It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction
As a heatwave tapers off in parts of the northern hemisphere, a new forecast system has predicted the years 2018 […]
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Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has said she will be asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider adding Roundup to a […]
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Single use plastic bag ban – Expert Reaction
The Government has pledged to rid the country of single-use plastic shopping bags over the next year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Environment […]
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Earthquakes in Lombok – Expert Reaction
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday evening at 7.46pm (local time), reportedly killing at least 82 […]
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Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction
A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]
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