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Reflections on Science

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

‘Should Genetic Engineering play a part in NZ’s future?’

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 April 2014

“Should Genetic Engineering play a part in New Zealand’s future?” That was the question at the heart of a debate […]

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Scientists and Science Communication – Prof Shaun Hendy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 26 March 2014

Scientists need to step up and share their expertise in a crisis, writes Prof Shaun Hendy, University of Auckland physics […]

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‘High as a Kiwi’ – NZ Drug reform featured in New Scientist

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 17 March 2014

A special report in New Scientist, ‘High as Kiwi‘, highlights the recent changes in New Zealand’s legislative approach to emerging […]

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Gluckman on science advice to government

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 March 201413 March 2014

In an article in this week’s issue of Nature, titled ‘The art of science advice to government‘, Sir Peter Gluckman, […]

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PODCAST: Climate, extreme weather and polar forecasting

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 February 201428 March 2016

The president of the World Meteorological Organization, Dr David Grimes, and over 30 international experts on polar weather and climate […]

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Peter Gluckman: The changing culture of science

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 20 December 2013

The Prime Minster’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman reflects on the forces of change in the world of […]

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NZ climate policy ‘a disgrace’ – Brian Fallow

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 December 201319 December 2013

The New Zealand Herald’s Economics Editor Brian Fallow expresses his concern on climate policy in New Zealand. An excerpt (read […]

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Top ten science stories of 2013

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 11 December 201309 December 2024

From the first vat-grown hamburger to the discovery of the world’s largest volcano, scientists pushed back the limits of human […]

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‘Break the tyranny of the luxury journals’ – Nobel laureate

Expert Reactions, Reflections on Science  |  Published: 11 December 2013

In UK newspaper the Guardian, Nobel Prize winner Randy Schekman calls for an end to the scientific community’s dependence on […]

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Education survey more than just rankings – Fiona Ell

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 December 201305 December 2013

In the New Zealand Herald lecturer in primary teacher education at the University of Auckland, Dr Fiona Ell, reflects on […]

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