A sprawling ash plume from the Chilean Volcano Puyehue-Cordón Caulle, is causing disruptions to flights across the southern hemisphere. The […]
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‘Improving Clinical Trials’ Report in the News
On Wednesday Health Select Committee released the report, ‘Inquiry into improving New Zealand’s environment to support innovation through clinical trials’. […]
Continue readingAlcohol abuse, harms to others and calls for reform – NZMJ
Several articles in the current issue of New Zealand Medical Journal have made headlines as they bring into focus Kiwi […]
Continue readingChris Trotter on Science and Policy
Chris Trotter, a political commentator and columnist for the Dominion Post, questions the involvement of science in policy-making. In his […]
Continue readingNew forest scheme has potential – Brian Fallow
Brian Fallow, The New Zealand Herald‘s economics editor, discusses the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative, it’s connection to the fledgling Emissions […]
Continue readingImproving Clinical Trials Report – Experts Respond
Today the Health Select Committee released the final report of its ‘Inquiry into improving New Zealand’s environment to support innovation […]
Continue reading‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]
Continue reading1080 report lands pest control back in the headlines
A comprehensive report advocating the use of 1080 poison to control pest population and protect native species is rekindling media […]
Continue readingFURTHER UPDATE: European E. coli outbreak — experts respond
The outbreak of Escheria coli infection in Germany appears to be worse than anticipated, with health experts suspecting that current […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Cellphones “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans”
The suggestion from a WHO task-force that cellphone exposure is “possibly carcinogenic” has generated wide spread media buzz over the […]
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