Scientist and business visionary Prof Sir Paul Callaghan died in the company of his family at home in Wellington at […]
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In memory of Sir Paul Callaghan – scientist, businessman, visionary for a better New Zealand
Professor Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, 64, one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists, died in Wellington today having fought a […]
Continue readingSMC Heads-Up to 29th March: Kiwis in top journals, fracking, water quality report, longitudinal research
The Science Media Centre’s latest Heads-Up newsletter is out – bringing you the latest science and tech news and a […]
Continue readingStudy describes life for new New Zealanders
The latest report from the The Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study has revealed a wealth of information about […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders shed light on Madagascar’s genetic mystery
New research from a Massey University computational biologist has estimated that the island of Madagascar was settled by just 30 […]
Continue readingWater report makes a splash
A report laying bare the science behind New Zealand’s degraded waterways has received wide media coverage and spurred calls for […]
Continue readingNiwa scientist leads call for global approach to oceans
A leading New Zealand oceanographer is one of a team of international scientists warning that so many threats are converging […]
Continue readingWater quality report – scientists respond
A report that aims to provide scientific context for the divisive issue of water quality in New Zealand is being […]
Continue readingIncreased media focus on fracking
The gas and oil extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing – AKA ‘fracking’ – has received increased media coverage in […]
Continue readingPink terraces discovery confirmed
There has been a swathe of media coverage in the wake of the announcement that GNS Science has gleaned further […]
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