Claire Kaplan, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Q&A | Published: 19 June 2024

An advisory group for the Minister of Education recommends that students take “checkpoint” tests every year to assess their progress […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 June 2024

A hybrid working schedule may improve staff retention without dampening performance or the chance of getting promoted, according to a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 May 2024

New Zealand labs could soon start mass-producing “dairy-identical” proteins without using cows. The EPA has approved an application from Daisy […]

Blog | Published: 29 April 202426 June 2025

Our team is growing! We are looking for an experienced journalist or exceptional science communicator to join our small, dedicated […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202419 April 2024

Submissions on the Fast-track Approvals Bill close at the end of Friday. The law would allow major infrastructure projects to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 202412 April 2024

They’ve been called a “secret weapon” in the fight against climate change. So what exactly do New Zealand’s wetlands offer, […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 202409 April 2024

The Climate Commission is now welcoming public feedback on its draft advice around New Zealand’s emissions budgets and targets. The […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 April 2024

The Government has announced three changes to the Building Act with the intention of making it easier and cheaper to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 February 202405 March 2024

The MethaneSAT satellite is set to launch soon, with its mission control to be based in Aotearoa. The project is […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 February 202429 February 2024

A new research review reports links between greater consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of 32 damaging health […]