Science Media Centre

In the News | Published: 07 May 201210 May 2012

A study by Kiwi and US researchers, published in Tree Physiology, shows that warmer urban nights can increase tree growth. Native […]

Blog | Published: 04 May 201204 May 2012

The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 May 201203 May 2012

Independent scientists have commented on an open letter from UK researchers whose field trial of genetically modified wheat has been […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 02 May 201202 May 2012

“Reconsider before it is too late” is the request put forward in an open letter from UK scientists whose field […]

In the News | Published: 02 May 201202 May 2012

For Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, education reporter John Gerritsen covers the announcement from government that the upcoming budget will […]

In the News | Published: 02 May 201203 May 2012

A report released today by the Education Review Office shows that only 27 percent of schools have highly effective or […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 01 May 2012

In his monthly column for the Daily Post, Scion CEO Warren Parker addresses some of the “groundless” claims of anti-GE […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 April 201230 April 2012

The turbulence created by power-generating wind turbines may have an impact on local climate, suggests new research. A new study […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 April 201227 April 2012

New research has found that eating antioxidant-rich berries could delay age-related cognitive decline by up to two and half years. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 April 201226 April 2012

International researchers have found that children who experience violence appear to be aging at a faster rate. DNA of 236 […]