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A promising new outlet for science writing
Virtually every week here at the Science Media Centre, we get calls from young science or journalism students who are […]
Continue readingSwine flu: Britain’s worst case scenario – 65,000 dead
As I wait for a flight at a bustling Heathrow airport, what was probably the main port of entry for […]
Continue readingFRST announces $136 million in new research contracts
The Foundation for Research, Science & Technology has announced the recipients of its major annual contestable funding round for 2009. […]
Continue readingPurple tomatoes and a fresh approach to GM trials
I had my first brush with a genetically-modified organism this week – and was pleasantly surprised at the experience. When […]
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One of the best things about mixing and mingling with the 900 or so science journalists and communications officers gathered […]
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Continue readingTracing the origins of swine flu
No we are not talking about the State of Origin prop who unknowingly took to the field with swine flu. […]
Continue readingIdeas for social innovation in a recession
I spent a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon brainstorming with other Social Innovation Camp attendees here in Wellington about ways to […]
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