What is a genetically modified organism? New Zealand’s legal system is struggling with the question in the face of emerging […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Climate science transparency – experts on Bengtsson’s rejected paper
UK SMC: The publisher of influential scientific journal Environmental Research Letters has rejected claims that a paper by climate scientist and […]
Continue readingBudget 2014: Science funding boosted – experts respond
The national Budget announced today contained a raft of announcements on research, science and innovation funding. Notable changes include: $56.8m more for […]
Continue readingBudget 2014 – Live expert reaction and commentary
The Science Media Centre is collating reaction to Budget 2014 from economists and scientists. Follow our Storify stream for live […]
Continue readingMedical ethics and unconscious patients – experts respond
Should we be concerned over the involvement of unconscious patients in medical research in New Zealand? The front page of […]
Continue readingUnstoppable Antarctic ice sheet collapse – expert responds
Major glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet are melting faster than expected, and the entire sheet is now headed for […]
Continue readingHas ‘rock snot’ been here all along? – Experts respond
Controversial new research claims that noxious blooms of the fresh water algae didymo –aka ‘rock snot’ — are caused by […]
Continue reading‘Legal highs’ and animal testing – experts respond
New psychoactive substances laws require manufacturers to provide evidence that their product poses a ‘low risk’ to consumers before they […]
Continue readingWHO Global antibiotic resistance report – experts respond
Overnight, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global report on antimicrobial resistance, including resistance to antibiotic drugs. The […]
Continue readingRuataniwha irrigation dam decision – expert responds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted resource consent to a proposed irrigation dam that will be the largest built […]
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