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What could bird flu mean for our wildlife? – Expert Reaction
21 hours ago · Many bird species are affected, including seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey. The virus has occasionally spilled over into mammals and has caused isolated deaths in carnivores such as cats, dogs, bears, foxes and skunks. Sustained mammal to mammal transmission has occurred three times now, once in farmed mink, once in dairy cows in the USA ...
Global plastic waste to double by 2050, study says – Expert Reaction
1 day ago · A new modelling study says global plastic waste will double by the middle of the century if we stick to business as usual. However, a mix of policies could slash it by 90%. The study, published in Science, also found that greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production and waste management are set to grow by 37% over the same period.The team simulated eight interventions currently being ...
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The 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.
Science in NZ - Science Media Centre
Science in NZ. The New Zealand scientific community is made up of a diverse range of public and private organisations, spanning a wide range of industry sectors and scientific disciplines. There are four major types of institutions involved in scientific research and the commercialisation of science. Click on the tabs above for more info.
What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction - Science Media …
4 days ago · Expectations are high for this COP to be more focused on delivery (implementation) of climate action, with dedicated forums such as the climate action innovation zone fully focused on delivering actions. “Key issues to watch include: 1. Improving Climate Finance. – This includes specifying details like the timeframe and terms of provision.
Budget 2024 and the future of NZ’s science sector - Science Media …
May 30, 2024 · Excluding the R&D Tax Incentive and similar categories, our investment appears to have increased from about $820 million in 2015 to $1.4 billion or more in 2020 and 2021, falling back to $1.15 in recent years before stabilising at $1.1 billion. “This explains why times feel tight in parts of the sector doing well, and desperate in others.
Top Ten Science Stories of 2022 - Science Media Centre
Dec 22, 2022 · Two giant science stories dominated this year’s headlines – as we grappled with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, while the COVID-19 pandemic continued. The year also saw fake news, plastic pollution, Tonga’s eruption, major reforms of NZ services, and staggering new images from space. Here are our picks for some of the most ...
“Precision fermentation” and the future of NZ food – Expert Reaction
May 16, 2024 · Life-cycle assessments of precision fermented proteins suggest significant environmental benefits to using the technology. For example, Perfect Day claims its whey protein is between 91% and 97% lower in greenhouse gas emissions than that of total protein in milk, while it requires between 28.9% and 59.7% less primary energy and 96% to 99% less ...
Expert Reactions Archives - Science Media Centre
Oct 29, 2024 · Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction. Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 2024. Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […] Continue reading.