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Expert Reactions

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

Health Star Rating food labelling – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 201428 March 2016

A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]

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Controversial GM study republished – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 June 201428 March 2016

A controversial retracted study on the toxicology of genetically modified corn and pesticide has been republished in a new journal. […]

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Breast cancer: the harms and benefits of screening – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 June 201418 June 2014

Is breast cancer screening actually saving lives? A Norwegian study, published in BMJ, has looked at the effectiveness of modern […]

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Antarctica’s biodiversity needs protection – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 June 201428 March 2016

International agreements have designated Antarctica a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” —  but are we doing enough to […]

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GM mosquitoes to tackle malaria – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201412 June 2014

A genetic tweak that leads to mosquitoes producing mainly male offspring has the potential to rapidly knock back populations of […]

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Mobile phone fertility impacts – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201428 March 2016

New research shows men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of […]

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Oil and gas exploration changes pushed – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 June 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]

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Lancet global obesity report – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 May 201428 March 2016

A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]

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National Statement of Science Investment

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 May 201428 March 2016

How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]

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E-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 May 2014

People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]

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