According to Prof Sir Paul Callaghan, the Kiwi media are doing OK, but could do better in science coverage – […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Sir Paul Callaghan on NZ’s future – Video
Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered Victoria University’s Inaugural Chancellor’s Lecture to 1500 people in the Wellington Town Hall on 14 […]
Continue readingNZ doctors urged to speak out on alcohol
Auckland doctor, Professor John Kolbe, President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, has signed — on behalf of Australasia […]
Continue readingScience funding shows results
Writing for the Dominion Post‘s Business Day, Jon Morgan holds up solid new research as an example of why science […]
Continue readingRoss Sea: Should NZ seek protection for the last ocean?
South African ecologist Professor Steven L Chown wants to see New Zealand seek special marine protection status for the whole […]
Continue readingMark Quigley reflects on the Christchurch Quakes
Last week John Campbell met with Dr Mark Quigley from the School of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury […]
Continue readingNZ Skepticism alive and kicking
Ahead of the New Zealand Skeptics’ annual conference, the Otago Daily Times‘ Shane Gilchrist interviewed media spokeswoman Vicki Hyde about […]
Continue readingOwen Glenn – innovation, science and technology
In the New Zealand Herald, businessman and philanthropist Owen Glenn writes about getting the most out of innovation in Kiwi […]
Continue readingNZ must change ‘obesogenic’ environment – Researchers
New Zealand’s obesity problem is getting worse and researchers are becoming more vocal about the need for action to avoid […]
Continue readingEditorial: Forecasters get it right
The editorial in today’s Press pays homage to the scientists who battle with risks and probabilities to provide accurate information […]
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