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AusSMC: Discovery of first large Australian dinosaurs in 28 years
New research published in PLoS ONE today (Fri 3 July) describes the remains of three new species of dinosaur: two […]
Continue readingExperts on 60 Minutes artificial food colouring piece
A report by TV3’s 60 Minutes this week on the effects of artificial food colouring (‘Off Colour’, Monday 29 June), […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingCheque book science journalism – an African tale
One of the best things about mixing and mingling with the 900 or so science journalists and communications officers gathered […]
Continue readingFeeding 9 billion people – the looming food security crisis
Peter Griffin in London – A day ahead of the opening of the World Conference of Science Journalists in a […]
Continue readingSwine flu roundup
Swine flu is continuing to spread around the globe. New Zealand is now reporting 523 cases throughout the country, and […]
Continue readingTapu Misa: Challenging scientists and their science
A column by Tapu Misa published in today’s New Zealand Herald looking at the challenges of communicating science accurately via […]
Continue readingThe week in science and technology (to June 26)
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