Update (18 June 2025): Congratulations to Kate Newton and Fox Meyer, who won the Established and Emerging Journalist categories, respectively, […]
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Measles exposure on Auckland ferries – Expert Reaction
Alerts have been issued after an Auckland ferry worker tested positive for measles last week. The worker was infectious while on board […]
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The SMC under the microscope
Here at the SMC, we love evidence. To that end, every couple of years we ask scientists and journalists for their […]
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Report on sexual violence against children finds NZ rates among the highest – Expert Reaction
*** This media release contains information about family, domestic or sexual violence. If you need help immediately call emergency services […]
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New Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor and Council revealed – Expert Reaction
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the new Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr John Roche. Members of the newly […]
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Treating wastewater to store ocean carbon – Expert Reaction
Treating wastewater with alkaline minerals could soak up over 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, new research suggests. […]
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Tuatara at risk from rat poison as well as from rats – Expert Reaction
New research shows that tuatara could be at risk from the same rodenticides that are used to protect them from […]
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What goes into making our seasonal flu jab? – Expert Q+A
How are the eggs to make traditional seasonal flu vaccines procured and kept safe from other pathogens, like avian influenza? […]
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Herding dogs’ genetic pawprint – Expert Reaction
New overseas research reports genomic evidence behind herding dogs’ unique blend of smarts, instinct, and fine motor skills compared to […]
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Several US-based environmental science databases to be taken down – Expert Reaction
Several public databases from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be decommissioned starting next month. Earlier this […]
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