Birds around the world are singing for nearly an hour longer on average due to light pollution, a global study […] The post Birds become night owls with light pollution – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Negotiators have failed to agree on a legally-binding global plastics treaty at the UN. The treaty was an attempt to […] The post Plastics Treaty talks fail once again – In The News appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
This week, the US Health Department announced the cancellation of several mRNA vaccine development contracts. The cuts and restructuring of collaborations […] The post Defunding of mRNA vaccine research in the US – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Surveys of over 20,000 UK adults show that childhood verbal abuse is associated with similar risks of poor adult mental […] The post Not just sticks and stones: Childhood verbal abuse also linked to poor mental health – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Details of new changes to research funding under sweeping science sector reforms have been released today. The briefing confirms that set up […] The post Further cuts fund new tech institute – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
An analysis of over 6.5 million cardiovascular disease hospitalisations in six countries, including NZ, finds a persistent increased risk of hospitalisations after tropical cyclones. The rate of hospitalisations for six types of cardiovascular disease, like heart disease and stroke, tended to peak| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
A new proposal would replace NCEA Level 1 with a foundational award, and change the assessment system for Levels 2 & […] The post NCEA replacement proposed – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
NZ’s four major electricity generators are establishing a “strategic energy reserve” – a ten-year stockpile of fuel. The government says this will improve […] The post Ten-year fuel stockpile for NZ – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre