Sarah-Jane O'Connor, Author at Science Media Centre

In the News | Published: 18 October 201720 August 2018

Whether or not marine reserves help the unprotected sea creatures beyond their borders has been hotly contested, but new research […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 October 201720 August 2018

For the first time, scientists have measured the violent death spiral of two dense neutron stars via gravitational waves. This […]

In the News | Published: 13 October 201720 August 2018

Captive orca have terrible teeth, mostly caused by chewing concrete and steel tank surfaces, according to research that photographed the […]

In the News | Published: 11 October 201720 August 2018

How to track the quantity of junk food and alcohol advertising kids are exposed to? Stick a camera on them. […]

In the News | Published: 11 October 201720 August 2018

Outstanding New Zealander researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Dinner, held in […]

In the News | Published: 10 October 201720 August 2018

Scientists monitoring New Zealand’s waters for ten years have tracked changes in ocean acidification that pose a threat to marine […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 October 201720 August 2018

A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 September 2017

With the global threat of anti-microbial resistant looming, a team of international agricultural experts are arguing for reduced antibiotic use […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 September 201720 August 2018

Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 September 201720 August 2018

A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]