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Expert Reactions

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

Record Arctic sea ice loss – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 August 201231 August 2012

Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data […]

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Teen cannabis use and IQ – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 August 201230 August 2012

The persistent, dependent use of marijuana during adolescence has been linked to later declines in an individual’s intelligence, attention and […]

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First steps towards ‘The Pill’ for men – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 August 201222 August 2012

New research has shown a promising avenue for creating a male version of ‘The Pill’, but independent experts caution that […]

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Recession increased UK suicides – expert responds

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 August 201215 August 2012

New research suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK Drawing […]

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Coroner inquest and HPV vaccine – expert reponds

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 09 August 201210 August 2012

Claims relating to vaccine safety are back in the media spotlight as an inquest into the unexplained death of teenager […]

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Tongariro volcanic eruption and ash fall – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 August 201208 August 2012

UPDATED 10.50AM AUG 8: An explosive eruption overnight on Mount Tongariro has spread ash across the Central North Island and […]

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Climate change ‘loads’ the extreme weather ‘dice’ – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 August 201209 August 2012

A group of climate experts, including Prof James Hansen, claim  recent heat waves and extreme summers can be attributed to  […]

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Curiosity rover landing, search for life on Mars – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 201207 August 2012

UPDATED: NASA’s latest Mars rover, Curiosity, is making its final approach to the Red Planet, due to touch down today […]

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No safety net for sea lions in fisheries – expert

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 August 201203 August 2012

Devices installed in squid trawling nets to prevent sea lion bycatch lack evidence that they actually prevent sea lion deaths, […]

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Plug pulled on Pacific Fibre – expert commentary

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2012

A group of high-profile New Zealand businessmen today abandoned efforts to build a second major undersea broadband cable linking New […]

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