Finance writer Diane Clement explores the psychology of gift-giving in a New Zealand Herald article, drawing on kiwi experts and […]
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Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Academic: Are penguins and coral reefs enough to stop the coal burning?
A leading Australian researcher, Queensland University ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham, turned the tables on media at a briefing in Auckland […]
Continue readingClimate change, New Zealand and Durban
This week representatives from around the world are meeting in Durban, South Africa for the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
Continue reading‘Dr Moa’ on Radio New Zealand
On Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon show Kathry Ryan interviewed paleozoologist Trevor Worthy (AKA ‘Dr Moa’) about New Zealand’s […]
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Fishing for the truth on ocean protection
An article by Gareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons in the New Zealand Herald highlights the environmental issues surrounding fishing, drawing […]
Continue readingRutherford Medal Winner on Radio NZ
Prof Christine Winterbourn from the University of Otago, Christchurch, winner of the 2011 Rutherford Medal, was interviewed by Kim Hill (of […]
Continue readingSupport scientific curiosity: winning researcher
Science funders need to keep on supporting “blue skies” research — fundamental work that may have no apparent immediate application […]
Continue readingScientists must speak out on climate change – academic
The Nelson Mail‘s Sarah Young reports on Professor Glenn McGregor’s presentation at the 34th Annual Meteorological Conference, in which he […]
Continue readingScience communication legends on RadioNZ
Two international science communication superstars are in New Zealand this week attending the inaugural ScienceTeller festival in Dunedin. Radio New […]
Continue readingParties show climate policy at debate
At a debate this week in Auckland, candidates from the National, Labour and Green Parties outlined their parties’ plans to […]
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