I had my first brush with a genetically-modified organism this week – and was pleasantly surprised at the experience. When […]
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Science Media Centre network set to grow
Peter Griffin, London – It was a pleasant surprise to have on a sweltering London afternoon and with competition from […]
Continue readingThe Guardian: a commitment to science journalism pays
If the editors and senior producers gathered at the World Congress of Science Journalists to debate whether science journalism is […]
Continue readingAusSMC: Discovery of first large Australian dinosaurs in 28 years
New research published in PLoS ONE today (Fri 3 July) describes the remains of three new species of dinosaur: two […]
Continue readingRemembering Joan Wiffen, New Zealand’s ‘Dinosaur lady’
Dr James Crampton, paleontologist and programme leader at GNS Science, comments: “I guess for me, her story is a wonderful […]
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A report by TV3’s 60 Minutes this week on the effects of artificial food colouring (‘Off Colour’, Monday 29 June), […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingCheque book science journalism – an African tale
One of the best things about mixing and mingling with the 900 or so science journalists and communications officers gathered […]
Continue readingFeeding 9 billion people – the looming food security crisis
Peter Griffin in London – A day ahead of the opening of the World Conference of Science Journalists in a […]
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