Myths about sea lions, sparked by a consultation paper out for public comment, are counterproductive to the conservation of the […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
The dark side of co-sleeping – Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall
The key to reducing cot deaths due to co-sleeping is educating and equipping families so they can provide a safe […]
Continue readingGeoNet changed NZ earthquake science dramatically – Helen Anderson
Cantabrians have former seismologist Dr Helen Anderson’s vote for the world’s best citizen seismologists, she writes in Fairfax’s science page, […]
Continue readingTime to flush out truth – Iain Rabbitts
Supplying un-chlorinated water is like driving without a seatbelt, writes water treatment engineer Iain Rabbitts in the NZ Herald, it’s […]
Continue readingNext Olympic event: Improving faster than rivals – Mark Orams
As New Zealand’s Olympic athletes return with the most successful medal haul to date, AUT’s Professor Mark Orams writes in […]
Continue readingUniversities succeed when they produce thoughtful leaders, not technocrats – Gareth Jones
The place of humanities in a university raises issues that extend far beyond a single department, argues Emeritus Professor Gareth […]
Continue readingSustainable harvest solution to kereru conflict – Professor Len Gillman
It might seem surprising coming from a conservationist, but sustainable harvest of kereru could satisfy everyone’s needs, writes AUT’s Professor […]
Continue readingOlympic exile fair response to state-led cheating – Prof Mark Orams
Keeping tabs on competitive advantage in sport is crucial to making sure competition is fair, writes AUT’s Professor Mark Orams in […]
Continue readingGiant leap to pest-free NZ is attainable – Dr James Russell
Reaching a predator-free goal by 2050 is attainable, but will require a huge cultural shift, writes conservation biologist Dr James […]
Continue readingIt’s a people problem, not a pest problem – Wayne Linklater
In the hubbub following the Government’s call for a predator-free New Zealand, one point has been missing, writes Dr Wayne […]
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