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Lila Madden - Year 13 Eureka! Award winner
Lila Madden, a Year 13 student from Cashmere High School in Christchurch, has become the latest premier award winner at The Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards. The competition, which has been running… Audio
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Bio-tech backwater - or clean green GE-free Kiwis?
Are our genetic engineering rules keeping New Zealand safe - or holding us back? Audio
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Who else knew about the 'gene editing' scientist's work?
The Detail - The Chinese scientist who sparked controversy by announcing he had gene edited twin baby girls was no lone rogue, according to an investigative science reporter.
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Who else knew about the 'lone scientist' baby gene editing experiment?
The Chinese scientist who shook the world by announcing he'd gene edited twin baby girls appears to have unfairly been labelled a rogue - it turns out he had a 60-strong circle of trust. Audio
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Gene-technology regulations need overhaul - experts
An expert panel set up by the Royal Society Te Aparangi is calling for an overhaul of gene-technology regulations. The panel has been looking at the implications of gene editing for health, pest… Audio
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NZ must learn to talk about 'evolving technologies'
New Zealanders should get to grips with gene technology and not bury their heads in sands of short-term thinking, according to one of this country's leading scientific thinkers.
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Midday Rural News for 31 July 2019
The former science adviser to the Prime Minister says New Zealand must seriously debate evolving technology such as gene editing. Audio
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Future Consequences - 21 July
Audio 21 Jul 2019From data collection to gene editing to AI, what we once considered science fiction is now becoming reality. This hour, TED speakers explore the future consequences of our present actions.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome blood test - new hope for sufferers?
Pioneering geneticist Dr Ron Davis with researchers at Stanford University thinks he may have discovered a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome (CFYS) / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Audio
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Predator Free NZ - dream or reality?
A panel of five experts debate what it will take to turn the idea of a predator-free New Zealand by 2050 from a dream into a reality. Audio
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TOP down? Can the party survive in-fighting and mud-slinging?
Former leader Gareth Morgan says members are 'grovelling, compromising political aspirants' - and that's the least of his successor Geoff Simmons' problems. Can he rescue the party from itself? Video
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Warning predator free goal faces 'conflicts', uncertainty
The goal of becoming predator free in 30 years could be hampered by conflicts, inadequate planning and uncertainty, a report warns.
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'Science Vs': the search for scientific consensus
'Science Vs' cuts through the trends, the fads and the opinions to get to the real science behind everything from vaccinations to fasting diets. We play an excerpt of the 'Science Vs' episode 'Fasting… Audio
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China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials
China's top legislature will consider tougher rules on research involving human genes and embryos, according to its state media.
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Scientists want moratorium on editing of human sperm, eggs
Audio 14 Mar 2019Scientists and ethicists from seven different countries, including New Zealand are demanding a global moratorium on editing DNA in human sperm, embryos and eggs. Last year, Chinese scientist Dr… Audio
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Calls for a freeze on editing reproductive DNA
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries, including New Zealand, are insisting on a global moratorium for editing DNA in human sperm, embryos and eggs.
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Is it time to reignite the genetic modification debate?
In 2002, NZ was embroiled in a scandal over the suspected release of genetically modified corn. But advances in gene editing now have scientists calling for politicians to reconsider their positions.
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Genetic modification: Are fears of 'Franken-food' warranted?
Audio 1 Mar 2019Back in 2002 the country was embroiled in a scandal involving the suspected release of genetically modified corn. Corngate, as it will now forever be known, sparked impassioned debate about the… Audio
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The ethical concerns with gene-edited babies
Last year scientist Jiankui He caused controversy when he revealed he used CRISPR to edit human embryos. There are medical concerns with gene-editing humans, but what of the philosophical and ethical… Audio
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Your brain is “rubbish” at distinguishing between reality and dreams
Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night. Audio
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Gene editing technology for pest control
US researchers have used CRISPR genome editing technology to successfully create a gene drive in mice. This has given some hope that such technology could be used to control pests. Audio
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Gene editing research highlights CRISPR challenges
Research into the use of CRISPR gene editing in mice has had success, but it has also shown there are challenges too.
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China condemns 'baby gene editing' scientist
The scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically edited babies last year acted illegally and in pursuit of fame and fortune, Chinese state media report.
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“Killing: such an ugly word, isn’t it?” – but four experts say it’s not only a good thing, but essential
Kim Hill explores the scientific and ethical dilemmas posed by the current campaign for the eradication of pests such as the possum from New Zealand by 2050 with a panel of experts including… Audio
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1080 debate: SPCA wants humane pest control
The SPCA has doubled down on its call for a ban on 1080 poison used in pest control, but it hasn't offered up any alternative options. Audio