The Australian Science Media Centre has collected extensive commentary from experts on a range of issues relating to the heatwave […]
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Expert reaction to the first hand transplant in the UK
Commentary gathered by our colleagues at the UK SMC on the first hand transplant completed in the UK. Meanwhile, US […]
Continue readingVicki Hyde and skepticism – New Zealand Herald
In the New Zealand Herald, Sarah Daniell poses 12 questions to Vicki Hyde, spokeswoman for the NZ Skeptics Society, just […]
Continue readingKiwi ‘Party Animal’ physicist awarded Einstein Medal
A New Zealand scientist has been awarded a prestigious medal in recognition of his furthering the work of Albert Einstein. […]
Continue readingShooting in the US state of Connecticut – Expert response
The shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has left many wondering how […]
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Only seven sleeps left until Christmas — or just four more sleeps until the End of the World — depending […]
Continue readingDr Michael Edmonds examines medical TV – Mediawatch
Is Modern Medicine Killing You?, the titular question posed by a recent NZ TV series, got a full check-up on […]
Continue readingCyclone Evan NZ bound – Jim Salinger
Tropical cyclone Evan has devastated Samoa and is currently causing strife in Fiji. Now, meteorologists are forecasting that a weakened […]
Continue readingSir Peter Gluckman on science funding and peer review
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman has today released a discussion paper Which science to fund: […]
Continue readingFracking to resume in the UK – experts respond
The UK Government has given the go-ahead for hydraulic fracking activity in the country to tap valuable sources of shale […]
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