Claire Kaplan, Author at Science Media Centre

Uncategorized | Published: 09 May 202509 May 2025

The Science Media Centre regularly asks both scientists and journalists for feedback on our mahi. The evaluation project is part […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 May 202508 May 2025

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the new Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr John Roche. Members of the newly […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 2025

Treating wastewater with alkaline minerals could soak up over 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, new research suggests. […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 02 May 2025

How are the eggs to make traditional seasonal flu vaccines procured and kept safe from other pathogens, like avian influenza? […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 2025

New overseas research reports genomic evidence behind herding dogs’ unique blend of smarts, instinct, and fine motor skills compared to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 March 202514 March 2025

About 40% of adults with chronic pain have anxiety or depression, according to new overseas research covering data from 50 […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 March 2025

Contractors have “successfully completed their work” to remove diesel fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui off Sāmoa, according […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 March 2025

As air temperatures get hotter with climate change, urban fires will get more common, with New Zealand seeing over 40% […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 28 February 2025

The government recently announced decisions on a new framework to incentivise carbon capture, utilisation, and storage by New Zealand companies. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 February 2025

New Zealand and Australia have some of the highest rates of breast cancer diagnoses in the world at around 1 […]