Claire Kaplan, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 June 2025

Are New Zealand’s upcoming predator free goals on the right track? Should we stick with the current target species list […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 June 202527 August 2025

The government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to how we can create more housing in Aotearoa, such […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 04 June 202517 September 2025

The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in Rarotonga last week. Other Pacific nations including Sāmoa, Tonga, and Fiji are […]

Blog | Published: 09 May 202513 May 2025

Here at the SMC, we love evidence. To that end, every couple of years we ask scientists and journalists for their […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 May 202514 January 2026

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 202517 September 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 […]