Seventeen year-old Kiwi Brittany Trilford, winner of the ‘Date with History’ competition, takes on the role of the ‘Voice of […]
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SMC Briefing: Electric car technology
Electric vehicles are now a global reality, but what are the market and regulatory challenges we face in creating an […]
Continue reading‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts
The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’- has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]
Continue readingKiwis confirm rock painting as Australia’s oldest
Researchers from the University of Waikato carbon-dating team have have identified recently discovered rock art in Australia’s Northern Territories as […]
Continue readingDr Siouxsie Wiles on Radio NZ
This weekend, Radio New Zealand’s Kim Hill caught up with Dr Siouxsie Wiles -Director of the Bioluminescent Superbugs Group at the […]
Continue readingSMC Heads-Up to 21 June: Electric cars, climate data on ice & marine reserves
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingAustralia plans world’s largest marine reserve
The Australian Government has released details of its final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Networks Proposals, revealing plans to create the world’s […]
Continue readingGene-modified crops allow beneficial insects to thrive
Cotton crops genetically modified to kill pests may also allow other insect populations to increase as they do not require […]
Continue readingMany perinatal and maternal deaths avoidable – report
A new report reviewing the leading causes of death among mothers and children in New Zealand has highlighted maternal suicide […]
Continue readingDiesel engine exhaust: carcinogenic to humans
A World Health Organisation agency has unanimously decided, based on the available evidence, that diesel fumes are linked to cancer. […]
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