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The high public cost of muzzling scientists – Shaun Hendy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 09 May 201609 May 2016

Ahead of the launch of his new book Silencing Science, Prof Shaun Hendy has written an opinion article for the […]

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Fukushima and NZ: Five years later – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 March 201603 May 2017

Five years on from the Fukushima meltdown, the SMC asks if we have seen any effects in New Zealand. And […]

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Science strategy launched – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 October 201528 March 2016

The Government has laid out its strategy for science over the next decade in a new National Statement of Science […]

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Concern over “gagged” scientists – Radio New Zealand

In the News  |  Published: 22 June 201528 March 2016

Scientists are being pressured by their employers not to speak out on contentions issues, according the New Zealand Association of […]

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Science and the media on Radio NZ’s ‘The Panel’

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 February 201505 February 2015

Yesterday Jim Mora’s Radio New Zealand show Afternoons featured robust discussion on the topic of science and the media, focussing […]

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‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 January 201528 March 2016

Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]

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Jim Salinger on why NZ is drying out

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 26 September 201410 October 2014

[this link has been updated, to read Dr Nicola Gaston’s blog on science and democracy, click here] New Zealand is […]

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Strategic plan to foster curious minds

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 29 July 201428 March 2016

A new report from the government lays out a plan to encourage and enable a more science-literate and aware society. […]

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Education at the core of science literacy – Gluckman

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 November 201328 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, has written about the role of science in society in […]

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PM’s Science Advisor wades into water fluoridation

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 June 2013

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has added his voice to the discussion on the topical […]

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