New Zealand and Australian researchers have identified another extinct New Zealand bat species, this one weighed about 40 grams – […]
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2017 a year of extreme weather – Expert Reaction
Niwa has released its annual climate summary for 2017, which it says was a year of weather extremes. While the […]
Continue readingScience Journalism Fund – round 2 applications now open
Applications are now open in the second round of funding of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Grants ranging in […]
Continue readingFrom synthetic meat to climate change – funded science journalism projects shine
As we round out 2017, a wide range of science-related stories have been published, viewed and listened to as part […]
Continue readingSMC seeking new director
After nearly a decade, founding director Peter Griffin is moving on and we are on the hunt for a new […]
Continue readingWarning to plan now for sea level rise – Expert Reaction
A report from the Ministry for the Environment has warned that New Zealand lacks a coordinated plan to deal with […]
Continue readingAncient NZ penguin was as tall as a human – Expert Reaction
A fossil penguin discovered in New Zealand has been identified as a new species and it was so tall it […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2017
Who would’ve thought freshwater would be a major election issue this year? Alongside the tragic deaths from synthetic drugs, freshwater, […]
Continue readingUrea build-up linked to Huntington’s – Expert Reaction
New Zealand researchers have led a study that suggests a build-up of urea in the brain could be linked to […]
Continue readingHavelock North Inquiry reports back – Expert reaction
The Havelock North drinking water inquiry has made a number of recommendations to ensure safe drinking water for New Zealanders. The […]
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