Expert Q&A

BRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?

Expert Q&A | Published: 16 November 201518 February 2019

The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]

Going public at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference

Expert Q&A | Published: 16 April 201516 April 2015

‘Going public’ was the theme at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference, held last Friday at the Royal […]

SMC BRIEFING: Superbugs and vaccines – infectious disease

Expert Q&A | Published: 18 March 201528 March 2016

In conjunction with the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, the Science Media Centre hosted an online briefing to preview new research highlights […]

SMC BRIEFING: Kauri dieback – what happens now?

Expert Q&A | Published: 11 February 201505 July 2018

Kauri, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tree species, are dying. It is becoming apparent that Kauri Dieback disease is […]

SMC BRIEFING: Unmanned flight – pushing the limits

Expert Q&A | Published: 25 November 201413 July 2017

Consumer-grade and custom-designed drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have exploded onto the market in recent years, opening up a […]

BRIEFING: Ebola – contagion, containment and treatment

Expert Q&A | Published: 31 October 201413 July 2017

The West African Ebola epidemic isn’t going anywhere in a hurry. The latest WHO report lists over 10,000 cases and […]

Media, disasters & the public – audio collection

Expert Q&A | Published: 17 October 201428 March 2016

Communicating vital information to the public during disasters is an essential, but sometimes daunting, responsibility for scientists and engineers. At […]