An article published in the New Zealand Herald highlights the battle between scientists and sceptics, with NASA scientist James Hansen […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Nanotech risks require regulation
A new opinion article in Cosmos magazine examines nanotechnology regulation – an issue which was the focus of a recent […]
Continue readingNiwa scientists map an online atlas for climate change
Two of NIWA’s principal scientists have launched a “primer” for their proposal to create a New Zealand Climate Change Atlas […]
Continue readingPublic funding decisions up to politicians – Carnaby
Decisions on where to invest more public money in research are “political”, says the head of the national science academy, […]
Continue readingAg and hort scientists eye roles in future economy
Scientists and other researchers in the nation’s primary-production sectors canvassed the role of science and innovation in Wellington during a […]
Continue readingElection 2011 – Major parties on agri-policy
In the lead up to the election, the Dominion Post has quizzed National and Labour on what the key issues […]
Continue readingScience and the media – Sir Paul Callaghan
According to Prof Sir Paul Callaghan, the Kiwi media are doing OK, but could do better in science coverage – […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan on NZ’s future – Video
Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered Victoria University’s Inaugural Chancellor’s Lecture to 1500 people in the Wellington Town Hall on 14 […]
Continue readingNZ doctors urged to speak out on alcohol
Auckland doctor, Professor John Kolbe, President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, has signed — on behalf of Australasia […]
Continue readingScience funding shows results
Writing for the Dominion Post‘s Business Day, Jon Morgan holds up solid new research as an example of why science […]
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