You’ve seen CSI, now listen to the real experts talk about the science of crime and how it is communicated. […]
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Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Prof Richard Easther on homeopathy press council decision
Richard Easther, Professor of Physics (and Head of Department) at the University of Auckland, weighs in on the current debate […]
Continue readingUnlocking your DNA’s secrets – Nikki MacDonald
An extensive feature article in the weekend’s Dominion Post explores the issue of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. Nikki MacDonald looks […]
Continue readingWhat is the value of science? – NZAS 2013
How has the recent shift towards economic valuation of science and its outputs affected the day-to-day lives of working scientists […]
Continue readingBioethics informs debate – Gareth Jones
Bioethicists challenge boundaries society takes for granted – but must “tread carefully”, writes a leading bioethics expert. The University of […]
Continue readingCallaghan Innovation on Nine to Noon – Radio NZ
On Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon show, Mary Wilson probes the government’s fledgling scientific Crown Entity, Callaghan Innovation, seeking […]
Continue readingPattrick Smellie on Callaghan Innovation
In the latest issue of Idealog Pattrick Smellie takes a critical look at the history and current state of Callaghan […]
Continue readingBrian Fallow on NZ emissions targets
In the New Zealand Herald, Economics Editor Brain Fallow takes a look at the government’s struggle with emissions reduction. An […]
Continue readingUsing science in policy formation – Sir Peter Gluckman
The Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) invited the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Professor Sir Peter Gluckman to […]
Continue readingEmergency science communication – Satoko Oki
Pre-existing knowledge can lead to a false sense of security in disaster situations and scientists need to be clear about […]
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