US scientists say they have detected ripples in the universe that provide evidence of a massive and rapid inflation in […]
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Meet Pippa Grierson: our Science Journalism Fellow
The SMC is spearheading an effort to assist people with a science background pursue a career in journalism offering a […]
Continue readingFukushima three years on – experts respond
Three years ago on March 11, 2011, the largest recorded earthquake in Japan’s history struck off the country’s north-eastern coast, […]
Continue readingState of the climate 2014 – experts respond
AusSMC: CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology have released their latest “State of the Climate” report on observed changes in long […]
Continue readingNo chilling out in Antarctica for TVNZ reporter
Every summer, a handful of journalists descend on Scott Base in Antarctica joining the scientists, military and civilian personnel travelling […]
Continue readingClimate change and winter deaths – experts respond
UK SMC: A paper published today in the journal Nature Climate Change looking at mortality during the winter in England […]
Continue readingNaked Science: Why scientists need to communicate
At a conference in Hamilton this week I heard the most articulate argument yet as to why scientists should actively […]
Continue readingFood packaging concerns raised – experts respond
Two environmental scientists are warning that the synthetic chemicals used in the packaging, storage, and processing of foodstuffs might be […]
Continue readingRecent slowdown in warming explained – experts respond
AusSMC: A dramatic increase in the strength of the Pacific trade winds (a pattern of easterly winds spanning the tropics) […]
Continue readingFluoridation on the agenda: Q&A with experts
The fluoride debate is heating up again with a prominent anti-fluoridation activist touring the country and a Taranaki High Court […]
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