UK SMC: Scientists published in Nature Neuoscience today have concluded that caffeine enhances long-term memory by improving the process of memory […]
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Experts on modelling effects of geoengineering
UK SMC: Our colleagues at the Science Media Centre in London gathered expert reaction to new study modelling the effects […]
Continue readingPeter Gluckman: The changing culture of science
The Prime Minster’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman reflects on the forces of change in the world of […]
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TV3’s morning current affairs show Firstline did a very progressive thing when it set up a regular science slot in […]
Continue readingSupport for scientists working with the media
Scientists keen to work with the media now have an online resource to help prepare for interviews, handle contentious issues […]
Continue readingTop ten science stories of 2013
From the first vat-grown hamburger to the discovery of the world’s largest volcano, scientists pushed back the limits of human […]
Continue readingWiFi and brain cancer risk – experts respond
A New Zealand-based lobby group Safer Wireless Technology New Zealand Incorporated (also known as Ban the Tower) is urging the Government […]
Continue readingWMO’s State of the Climate report – experts respond
The World Meteorological Organization has released its Provisional Statement on the Status of the Global Climate 2013. The preliminary assessment […]
Continue readingTyphoon Haiyan – experts respond
Our colleagues at the UK and Australian Science Media Centres gathered the following experts comment on the devastating Typhoon Haiyan. Professor […]
Continue reading“Bottom lines” for freshwater quality – experts respond
In the latest move to address declining water quality in rivers and lakes, the Government has proposed a new set […]
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