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Reflections on Science

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

Prof Jim Mann calls for govt to ‘wake up’ on diabetes

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 November 201222 November 2012

 Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago berates authorities for their lack action and engagement on the issue of […]

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Royal Society medals honour top scientists

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 November 201223 November 2012

The New Zealand Research Honours Dinner, an annual awards evening celebrating top New Zealand researchers, was held in Auckland this […]

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NZ’s early natural history in Scientific American

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 15 November 201215 November 2012

Freelance geologist David Bressan, blogging for Scientific American, writes about the early investigations into ‘giant birds’ reported by European settlers […]

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Hurricane Sandy and climate change – Kevin Trenberth

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 29 October 201201 November 2012

Writing for the website The Conversation, US-based New Zealander Dr Kevin Trenberth notes the contribution of climate change to Hurricane Sandy […]

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Learning from L’Aquila – and why Canterbury is different

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 25 October 201225 October 2012

by Dr Mark Quigley, Senior Lecturer in Tectonics and Geomorphology at the University of Canterbury and the 2011 Prime Minister’s […]

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L’Aquila convictions about science communication, not about quake prediction

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 23 October 2012

A statement released by GNS Science on the conviction of Italian scientists on manslaughter charges: The manslaughter conviction of six […]

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Science & the economy – Julia Lane on Radio NZ

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 October 201210 October 2012

The question ‘Is science good for the economy?’ will be the focus of an NZ IceFest panel discussion this week. […]

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10 years of the UK SMC – Video

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 October 201205 October 2012

As part of the celebration of the their 10 year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the UK Science […]

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UK SMC celebrates 10th birthday

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 October 201203 October 2012

The UK Science Media Centre was the first of its kind when it was established in 2002. Now, 10 years […]

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Behind the GM corn controversy – The Conversation

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 September 201227 September 2012

In the wake of last week’s GM-corn and cancer controversy, Australian experts writing for the Conversation pick apart the back […]

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