A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science Advice in Situations […]
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Text-based Q&As and media briefings with experts on topical issues in the science and technology world.
Expert Encounter: Antibiotic resistance
SMC Expert encounters — a new series of monthly lunchtime events for Auckland media Antibiotic resistance is this month’s topic — The evolution and spread […]
Continue readingThe future of New Zealand science investment
The Government’s draft National Statement of Science Investment lays out the plan for science funding for the next decade and […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: The Kiwi’s ‘bizzare’ closest relative
A new study has found that Kiwi’s closest relative is the now extinct 2.3-metre tall elephant bird from Madagascar. The […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Do-it-yourself climate modelling
Any Australian and New Zealander with a home computer and an internet connection will soon be able to power up […]
Continue readingNuclear expert – Q&A with Prof Robin Grimes
Three years on from Fukushima, questions are still being asked about the long term impacts of radiation contamination for local […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate impacts and action — The next IPCC releases
What risks from climate change will New Zealand need to confront? What areas are most vulnerable, and what actions will […]
Continue readingRecent slowdown in warming explained – experts respond
AusSMC: A dramatic increase in the strength of the Pacific trade winds (a pattern of easterly winds spanning the tropics) […]
Continue readingNew Zealand tsunami hazard – the science updated
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management today released a review of tsunami hazard in New Zealand, the first […]
Continue readingThe next global climate report – Get your head around IPCC AR5
Six years on from the last major climate report, the global community of climate scientists are gearing up to release […]
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