Japan’s approach to earthquake analysis and prediction is flawed and outdated, according to an expert commentary published in the journal […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
CRI mergers ‘could send scientist overseas’
The Government is looking at merging Crown Research Institutes in a attempt to cut costs and increase efficiency. Writing for […]
Continue readingReport on kiwi science education released
Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, today released his much-awaited report on the state of science […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Climate Futures forum – How should scientists communicate on climate?
In a session at this week’s Climate futures: Pathways for society forum in Wellington, a panel of science writers and journalists […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Green energy speakers from NZBio 2011
Here are two more podcasts from the 2011 NZBio conference held in Auckland (March 21 – 23, 2011). These particular […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Biotech – why do NZ investors bother with it?
A podcast recorded at the NZBio 2011 conference in Auckland (March 21 – 23, 2011) looking at the investment opportunities […]
Continue readingJon Morgan: GE – 10,000 years in the making
The Dominion Post’s Jon Morgan interviews visiting genetic modification expert Professor Pamela Ronald. An excerpt: (read in full here) “Professor […]
Continue readingNZBio: The potential of living cell therapies
NZBio 2011 saw an update from Professor Bob Elliot of Living Cell Technologies, which is undertaking trials in New Zealand […]
Continue readingNZBio: Clinical trials in NZ – how do we do more?
New Zealand is good for clinical trials of new treatments and drugs, but a number of barriers are holding back […]
Continue readingJohn McClure: Future shock – nine lessons from Canterbury
Victoria University’s Proffessor John McClure writes in the Sunday Star Times about the lack of preparation of many for a […]
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