It will be extremely challenging to achieve New Zealand’s water quality goals, according to new research from Our Land and Water. The […]
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NZ scientists sound alarm over Antarctic sea ice lows – SMC Briefing
New Zealand scientists are calling for an immediate and dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, after seeing the record low […]
Continue readingUnderstanding the Psychology of Youth Crime – SMC Briefing
What are the psychological factors behind why youth commit crime? What does the evidence say around prevention? The Science Media […]
Continue readingElection 2023 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingMeasures to protect native biodiversity – Expert Reaction & SMC Briefing
From tomorrow, populations of indigenous species in Aotearoa must not drop below current levels, and habitats deemed significant must be […]
Continue readingThe murky legal waters of deep-sea mining – Expert Q&A
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is about to miss a key deadline to establish a deep-sea mining code for international […]
Continue readingTreated Fukushima nuclear wastewater soon to be released in the Pacific – SMC Briefing
Japan has begun tests of new facilities designed to discharge treated nuclear wastewater into the sea. The water has been used to cool the […]
Continue readingCloaked science: Disinformation in disguise – SMC Briefing
A visiting Harvard academic shines a light on the concept of “cloaked science” – how science channels can be used […]
Continue readingKids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A
Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]
Continue readingA looming deadline for deep-sea mining regulations – Expert Q&A
An untapped abundance of minerals lies at the bottom of the deep sea. These include metals that are crucial for […]
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