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Expert Reactions

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

Supreme Court rejects Ruataniwha appeal – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 201703 August 2018

The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the […]

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Sugar consumption and childhood allergies — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 201703 August 2018

Higher levels of sugar consumption during pregnancy might lead to an increased risk of allergic asthma and allergies in the […]

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Nanoparticles in baby formula – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 July 201703 August 2018

Experts say an environmental lobby group is misconstruing scientific evidence about the presence of nanoparticles in baby formula. The Sydney […]

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Field tests show insecticide impact on bees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 201703 August 2018

Two large-scale field experiments have shown mixed effects of certain insecticides on honey bees and wild bees. Neonicotinoids are insecticides […]

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Another ozone-depleting substance on the rise – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 June 201703 August 2018

Now that CFCs and HFCs have been phased out, some smaller ozone-depleting substances are on the red list, with dichloromethane […]

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European Court of Justice ruling on vaccines – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 June 201703 August 2018

The European Court of Justice has ruled that national courts can decide that vaccines can cause adverse reactions, even in […]

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Grenfell Tower fire forensics — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 June 201703 August 2018

The latest reports from last week’s devastating fire in the Grenfell Tower apartment block in London suggest there are 58 […]

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Bleeding risk for over-75s taking aspirin daily – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 June 201703 August 2018

People over 75 who take aspirin every day to prevent heart problems have a higher than expected risk of intestinal […]

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Could a couple of beers a day damage your brain? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 June 201703 August 2018

Just a couple of stubbies a night, or a glass or two of wine, could be damaging your brain, say […]

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Trump pulls out of Paris Agreement – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 June 201703 August 2018

News this morning that US President Donald Trump has decided to pull the USA out of the Paris Agreement was […]

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