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The UN General Assembly has adopted last year’s International Court of Justice ruling that countries – including Aotearoa – have an obligation to protect the […] The post UN member countries are legally responsible for greenhouse gas emissions – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Colossal Biosciences have successfully hatched healthy chicks from an artificial egg, which they claim is a key step in their efforts to ‘de-extinct’ […] The post Chicks hatch from artificial egg, in a first step towards moa ‘de-extinction’ – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The government intends to adjust the Climate Change Response Act, preventing the courts from finding certain types of liability for damage caused […] The post Govt changes law to halt climate lawsuits – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Local schemes to help put private money into nature projects will soon be able to get a new endorsement to […] The post New plans to encourage private investment in nature – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The latest national climate change risk assessment says the costs of repeated disasters will make it harder to pay for […] The post NZ must spend on climate adaptation to save on disaster recovery – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

At least two people have been infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic.  The virus, which has a […] The post Cruise ship hantavirus cases – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The first comprehensive review of research into deep sea mining shows the impacts it can have on ocean ecosystems. Drawing […] The post Decades of deep sea mining research shows threat to seafloor creatures – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […] The post Lead pipes banned for new plumbing – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous […] The post Government plans crackdown on nitrous oxide – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas. Earth Sciences […] The post “Formidable” El Niño expected – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The eleven finalists for this year’s Science Journalism Awards, selected from close to 60 submissions, include stories on a lost […] The post Science journalism stars of 2026 appeared first on Science Media Centre .

NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that […] The post Major earthquakes stop with a jolt, causing whiplash for buildings – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its […] The post The govt’s plan to improve biodiversity – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Nine Kiwi startups could offset carbon emissions at the scale of NZ forests, says a new report. The ‘Cleantech Report‘ also […] The post NZ shows promise in ‘cleantech’ – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Torrential localised downpours have flooded suburbs across Wellington with little warning. Other areas across the North Island have also been affected, […] The post Flash flooding in Wellington – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

As diesel supplies fall and prices soar, NZ’s primary industries like farming and forestry will feel the strain, experts say. The […] The post Diesel shortages squeeze primary industry – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

NZ researchers who looked at the key toxic chemicals in vape smoke say vaping increases cancer risk. Since there’s not yet […] The post Vape smoke is a cancer risk, but not as much as cigarettes – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

Kiwi scientists share how funding cuts have impacted their research and careers, in a new report from the Save Science Coalition. Many of […] The post The human face of science funding cuts – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

A fire broke out at one of Australia’s two operational oil refineries last night and continues to burn this morning. […] The post Australian oil refinery ablaze – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre .

The controversial Enhanced Games will allow athletes using performance enhancing drugs to compete next month. With millions of dollars of prize […] The post Will the Enhanced Games change doping in sport? – Expert Q&A appeared first on Science Media Centre .