A fossil penguin discovered in New Zealand has been identified as a new species and it was so tall it […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Urea build-up linked to Huntington’s – Expert Reaction
New Zealand researchers have led a study that suggests a build-up of urea in the brain could be linked to […]
Continue readingHavelock North Inquiry reports back – Expert reaction
The Havelock North drinking water inquiry has made a number of recommendations to ensure safe drinking water for New Zealanders. The […]
Continue readingRoss Sea region Marine Protected Area – Expert reaction
Sweeping new protections for Antarctica’s Ross Sea will come into effect on Friday 1 December. After five years of debate, the marine protected area […]
Continue readingMt Agung eruption – Expert reaction
After months of unrest, Mt Agung on the Indonesian island of Bali is finally erupting. The island was elevated to […]
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EU glyphosate licence renewed for five years – Expert Reaction
After 18 months of stalled votes, the EU has voted to renew the license for weedkiller glyphosate for another five […]
Continue readingEmergency Mobile Alert Test – Expert reaction
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) sent out a nationwide test of their new Emergency Mobile Alert […]
Continue readingOlder men need more protein to maintain muscles – Expert Reaction
New Zealand researchers say older men need more than the recommended daily intake of protein in order to maintain muscle […]
Continue readingMedia reports of increased earthquakes in 2018 – Expert reaction
A media report from the weekend suggests a link between the Earth’s rotation and an increase in intense earthquakes. The […]
Continue readingHerbicides linked to antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
New Zealand researchers have found the active ingredients in commonly-used weed killers can cause bacteria to be less susceptible to […]
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