US researchers have uncovered a reason why low vitamin C may speed up the development of leukaemia in mice. Unlike […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Seabed mining in Taranaki — Expert Reaction
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Authority released its decision to allow Trans Tasman Resources Limited (TTRL) to mine iron ore sand offshore in […]
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Kauri dieback in the Waitakere Ranges — Expert Reaction
Auckland Council yesterday released a report stating that infection rates of kauri with dieback disease in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park […]
Continue readingCRISPR used to edit embryos — Expert Reaction
After much speculation last week, US scientists have published a study in Nature in which they used CRISPR to edit human […]
Continue readingDrop “complete the course” message for antibiotics — Expert Reaction
In an analysis article just published in The BMJ, Prof Martin Llewelyn argues that it’s time to drop “complete the course” […]
Continue readingGovernment announced results of ETS review – Expert Reaction
UPDATED: The Government has announced a package of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) following a review of the system. Agriculture […]
Continue readingPolice issue warning about synthetic cannabis – Expert Reaction
The Chief Coroner and NZ Police have issued a warning following at least seven recent deaths in Auckland that they say appears […]
Continue readingAntidepressants during pregnancy and autism – Expert Reaction
A new study in the BMJ found a small increase in the rate of autism in children whose mothers took antidepressants […]
Continue readingLarsen C iceberg breaks away – Expert Reaction
After weeks of teasing, a trillion-tonne iceberg has calved off the Larsen C ice shelf into the sea. A UK […]
Continue readingMajor slip blocks highway into Wellington – Expert reaction
Commuters heading north out of the capital face major delays getting home as a result of this afternoon’s landslip, which […]
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