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WEB4 days ago · Expert Reactions | Published: 13 August 2024. The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […] Continue reading. View all. New Zealand Science Media Centre Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work.
'Widescale harm' predicted from microplastics pollution - Expert ...
WEB2 days ago · A review of 20 years of microplastics research concludes that addressing the pollution problem, which could more than double by 2040, needs regulations that involve the public, social sciences, and natural sciences. The tiny pieces of plastic are nearly impossible to remove once dispersed, have been found in …
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WEBThe New Zealand Science Media Centre was launched to the media on 30 June 2008 and officially opened on 1 July 2008. From 2008-2015, the SMC drew on the experience of a Science Advisory Panel to provide advice when needed. Since then, we have invited researchers to serve on our advisory group alongside media representatives.
Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Professor Michael Bunce, Genetics Expert and Honorary/Adjunct Professor at the University of Otago and Curtin University, comments: “Since rules surrounding the use of gene technologies were established in 1996 (the HSNO act) the face of genetics has changed drastically. It is therefore appropriate that legislation and regulation is also ...
The basics of NZ’s water infrastructure - Science Media Centre
WEBOct 6, 2022 · The Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry emphasises the need for a highly systematic approach to improving the quality and safety of drinking water. A similar need applies to wastewater and stormwater management. “The first part of the water reforms has already been operating for a year. Taumata Arowai became New Zealand’s dedicated ...
The state of the environment in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
WEBApr 14, 2022 · We have three initial points to make at this early stage. “1. Environment Aotearoa (EA) 2022 is very different in structure and content than the previous EA 2019. “Three yearly national synthesis reports are mandated by the Environmental Reporting Act of 2015. In our experience, three years is not an adequate time period for assessing and ...
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction. Expert Reactions | Published: 16 August 2024. Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […] Continue reading. 1.
How warming oceans increased marine biodiversity – Expert Reaction
WEBAug 27, 2021 · How warming oceans increased marine biodiversity – Expert Reaction. New Zealand has marine fossil records that span the course of 40 million years. Now they’re giving us a glimpse at how marine life responds to a warming ocean. A new paper in Science has found past biodiversity increased alongside warming ocean …
How NZ can adapt to climate change, according to the IPCC - SMC ...
WEBMar 1, 2022 · The second section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report outlines how we can adapt to climate change threats, and includes a dedicated chapter on New Zealand and Australia.. The Science Media Centre hosted a briefing for journalists with leading New Zealand co-authors of the forthcoming IPCC WGII report. The SMC also gathered comments on indigenous knowledge ...
Types of scientific evidence - Science Media Centre
WEBHere, the different types of scientific evidence are ranked and described, particularly those relevant to health and medicinal claims. Most scientific studies can be broken down into observational (observing something that happens) and experimental (which involve scientists controlling some of the variables). Generally, experimental studies are ...