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Reflections on Science

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

Nanotech risks require regulation

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 12 October 201112 October 2011

A new opinion article in Cosmos magazine examines nanotechnology regulation – an issue which was the focus of a recent […]

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Niwa scientists map an online atlas for climate change

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 06 October 2011

Two of  NIWA’s principal  scientists have launched a “primer” for their proposal to create a New Zealand Climate Change Atlas […]

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Public funding decisions up to politicians – Carnaby

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 October 201105 October 2011

Decisions on where to invest more public money in research are “political”,  says the head of the national science academy, […]

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Ag and hort scientists eye roles in future economy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 October 201105 October 2011

Scientists and other researchers in the nation’s primary-production sectors canvassed the role of science and innovation in Wellington during a […]

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Election 2011 – Major parties on agri-policy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 October 201105 October 2011

In the lead up to the election, the Dominion Post has quizzed National and Labour on what the key issues […]

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Science and the media – Sir Paul Callaghan

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 September 201119 September 2011

According to Prof Sir Paul Callaghan, the Kiwi media are doing OK, but could do better in science coverage – […]

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Sir Paul Callaghan on NZ’s future – Video

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 September 201119 September 2011

Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered Victoria University’s Inaugural Chancellor’s Lecture to 1500 people in the Wellington Town Hall on 14 […]

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NZ doctors urged to speak out on alcohol

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 September 201119 September 2011

Auckland doctor, Professor John Kolbe, President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, has signed — on behalf of Australasia […]

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Science funding shows results

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 September 201116 September 2011

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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Ross Sea: Should NZ seek protection for the last ocean?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 09 September 201114 September 2011

South African ecologist Professor Steven L  Chown wants to see New Zealand seek special marine protection status for the whole […]

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