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A lesson for science communicators in Campbell Live demise
He made it to ten years, and on reflection, he was bloody lucky to get there. The axing of John […]
Continue readingScience animation and video workshops – apply now!
The SMC is bringing its science animation workshop to Auckland and will also head to Christchurch to explore how scientists can harness […]
Continue readingScientists – our newsrooms need you!
Back in 2008 when we set up the Science Media Centre, there were hardly any journalists with a science background […]
Continue readingBad media releases to blame for media’s exaggerated reporting of health findings – experts respond
A study by UK and Australian scientists published today in the BMJ has found that, in many cases, badly composed […]
Continue reading2014 Science Prize winners in the news
The prestigious 2014 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives along with celebrating and encouraging the […]
Continue readingFive lessons from the SMC experience
When it comes to communicating science, what works? What doesn’t? As part of World Science Week in Auckland last week, […]
Continue readingBad news for women: negative media and stress – experts respond
With 24 hour news channels, smart phones and constant exposure to the internet, it is almost impossible to avoid news […]
Continue readingBehind the GM corn controversy – The Conversation
In the wake of last week’s GM-corn and cancer controversy, Australian experts writing for the Conversation pick apart the back […]
Continue readingClimate change & the media – Prof Raffaella Ocone
Climate change is simultaneously happening, not happening, man-made, natural, a hoax and the end of the world as we know […]
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