Auckland is abuzz with science as a number of high-level conferences kick off in the city. The events are taking […]
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Sir Peter Gluckman on science and policy
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, is this week hosting and chairing the Science Advice to Governments […]
Continue readingFluoridation safe, effective – report
A comprehensive report on the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation aims to put to rest concerns and misinformation […]
Continue readingSuperbug control measures questioned
The jury is still out on the effectiveness of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug control policies in hospitals, according to […]
Continue readingTuatara’s distant relative also survived asteroid
New fossils from South America overturn the current thinking that the tuatara was the only species of its kind to […]
Continue readingAntarctic science in the New Zealand Herald
Ahead of next week’s Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research biennial meeting in Auckland, the New Zealand Herald‘s Jamie Morton highlights […]
Continue readingStudy tracks the secret life of sharks
A ten year study peeking into the private lives of New Zealand sharks has answered some questions about where they […]
Continue readingEbola screening at NZ airports – experts respond
Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]
Continue readingGet ready for World Science Week
Clear your news diary for the last week of August, with an unprecedented number of high-level meetings taking place in […]
Continue readingSMC team expands
The Science Media Centre welcomes the newest member of the team, Laura Goodall, as Science Media Information Officer. Laura has […]
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