World experts on greenhouse gases are meeting in Wellington to refine measurement methods for greenhouse gases as part of efforts […]
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Text-based Q&As and media briefings with experts on topical issues in the science and technology world.
‘Blame the Ref’ – psychology for the RWC
Rugby is central to New Zealand’s sense of national self worth- but this can be a problem given New Zealand’s […]
Continue readingTackling obesity – an innovative approach
Increasing obesity rates in New Zealand present a real health issue, and experts are saying we need to re-think the […]
Continue readingExtreme weather and climate change
How can we gauge the impact on weather of global warming above and beyond natural variation in weather patterns?
Continue readingWhat is in legal highs? New data from ESR
The Science Media Centre today held a press briefing to release new information about the chemical make-up of synthetic cannabis […]
Continue readingPutting a price on natural ‘goods and services’
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Wed 6 July 10.30 AM Soil, water, energy, air, wildlife and minerals — they underpin our economy, […]
Continue readingBuilding design in wake of Canterbury quakes
What does earthquake damage to buildings and structures during the Christchurch earthquakes mean for building design in the future? A […]
Continue readingNational eScience Infrastructure launch
“Small countries cannot rely on small science,” say backers of a new initiative linking high-powered supercomputers throughout the country. The […]
Continue readingPodcast: Adolescent Health Report Launch
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, today released a comprehensive report on the health and social issues […]
Continue readingFrom mobiles to microwaves: Assessing radiation hazards
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is assessing the carcinogenic hazards associated with exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. […]
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