Funding new medicines in New Zealand can take over eight years and recommending a drug as high priority does not […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Evidence of liquid water on Mars – Expert reaction
Scientists have found evidence that liquid water is currently present on Mars – but does this mean that there might […]
Continue readingDoes watching TV increase diabetes risk? – Expert reaction
Slumping in front of the box can bump up a person’s risk of diabetes, according to a new study published today. […]
Continue readingMouth cancer in NZ men aged 40 plus – Expert reaction
In a study published earlier this week, University of Auckland scientists revealed a “rapid rise” in diagnoses for oropharyngeal cancer […]
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Herbicides and antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
Commonly used agricultural chemicals may help harmful bacteria evade antibiotic drugs, according to a new study. In the study, published […]
Continue readingWhat’s in that e-cigarette? – Expert reaction
Electronic cigarettes sold in New Zealand are stronger than they used to be, but still contain far less harmful toxicants […]
Continue readingNZ leads in Earth and Environmental Sciences – Expert reaction
New Zealand is a leader in earth and environmental sciences in the Asia Pacific region, according to an analysis of high […]
Continue readingSmart spending for ‘flagship’ species – Expert reaction
Smart spending of private conservation funding for individual ‘charismatic’ species can significantly benefit other species, say the authors of a […]
Continue readingEbola: one year on
Exactly a year ago, on 23 March 2014, the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that there was a rapidly evolving […]
Continue readingCyclone Pam recovery – Expert reaction
Humanitarian aid is en route to cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu, but in the midst of the devastation, where do you begin to […]
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