The Rotarua Daily Post has introduced a monthy column from the CEO of Scion, Dr Warren Parker. In his inaugural […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Research, not rhetoric – Australia’s chief scientist
Ian William Chubb is the newly-appointed chief scientist of Australia. His thoughts on climate change in the public arena, evidence-based […]
Continue readingAre we supporting commercial research?
When it comes to supporting R&D, the New Zealand government talks the talk, but are its initiatives working? Writing for […]
Continue readingIs geo-engineering an inevitability?
As the effects of climate change become more apparent and severe, what steps will we be forced to take to […]
Continue readingChris Trotter on Science and Policy
Chris Trotter, a political commentator and columnist for the Dominion Post, questions the involvement of science in policy-making. In his […]
Continue readingNew forest scheme has potential – Brian Fallow
Brian Fallow, The New Zealand Herald‘s economics editor, discusses the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative, it’s connection to the fledgling Emissions […]
Continue reading‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]
Continue readingMark Quigley: Seismic fear mongering or time to jump ship?
Dr Mark Quigley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New […]
Continue readingColin James on evidence-based policy
Writing his final column for the Dominion Post, Colin James examines some recent and upcoming situations that highlight a potential […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan: Politics, science and the pursuit of prosperity
Acclaimed Victoria University physicist, entrepreneur and Royal Society of London Fellow Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered a hard-hitting speech at […]
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