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Reflections on Science

Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.

Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 December 202011 December 2020

2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]

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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019

Top Ten Science Stories of 2019

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 December 201916 December 2019

From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]

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Smears and fury in big telescope lobbying – Eloise Gibson

Smears and fury in big telescope lobbying – Eloise Gibson

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 15 April 2019

University of Auckland physicist Prof Richard Easther has had his conduct and mental health attacked after he criticised taxpayer funding for a telescope, […]

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Top Ten Science Stories of 2018

Top Ten Science Stories of 2018

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 December 2018

From finding the alleged Golden State Killer to ‘gene-edited babies’ – it’s time to take a look at the issues […]

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2018 is forcing doctors to be advocates as well as healers – Jin Russell

2018 is forcing doctors to be advocates as well as healers – Jin Russell

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 14 November 2018

Doctors can no longer ‘stay in their lane’ as governments and lobbying groups promote disinformation that obstructs health needs, writes […]

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What on earth drives someone to put up an anti-vaccination billboard? – Nikki Turner

What on earth drives someone to put up an anti-vaccination billboard? – Nikki Turner

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 October 201811 February 2019

An anti-vaccination billboard on State Highway One in Auckland will be removed mere days after it was installed, following numerous […]

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‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge

‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 September 201811 February 2019

Writing for the Hawke’s Bay Today, University of Otago toxicologist Dr Belinda Cridge wonders if she would drink from the […]

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Lose kauri and we lose a piece of ourselves – Amanda Black and Monica Gerth

Lose kauri and we lose a piece of ourselves – Amanda Black and Monica Gerth

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 August 201811 February 2019

Despite years of research, we have few tools to combat kauri dieback. If we can’t defeat the disease we’ll lose more […]

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Time to share Antarctic stations and reform the treaty – Paul Broady

Time to share Antarctic stations and reform the treaty – Paul Broady

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 July 201811 February 2019

In December, China started building a new Antarctic research station, which shouldn’t have happened until the proposal had been considered […]

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Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 June 201820 August 2018

Climate change is not a partisan issue, and the need to take big steps to reduce emissions is urgent. So […]

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