New Zealand Association of Scientists President Kathryn McGrath on Dr Peter Gluckman’s maiden speech in his new capacity as Chief […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Dr Paul Trotman: ‘Pandemic Panic’
A recent article by Dr Paul Trotman proposes an alternative view on swine flu and its treatment in the media. […]
Continue readingThe Guardian: a commitment to science journalism pays
If the editors and senior producers gathered at the World Congress of Science Journalists to debate whether science journalism is […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingPodcast: Nick Davies on the “mechanics of falsehood”
Nick Davies, an investigative journalist on the Guardian and author of the provocative book on the failings of the media, […]
Continue readingTapu Misa: Challenging scientists and their science
A column by Tapu Misa published in today’s New Zealand Herald looking at the challenges of communicating science accurately via […]
Continue readingPoles Apart co-author responds to Dr Reisinger’s comments
John McCrystal, co-author with economist Gareth Morgan of Poles Apart, the new book weighing up the arguments about climate change, […]
Continue readingDr Mike King: Examining pork’s ethics
Dr Mike King, an expert in animal science and ethical issues at the University of Otago, looks at the furore […]
Continue readingPodcast: Matt McGlone on conservation and climate change
Climate Change Adaptation: “Managing the unavoidable” is the theme of a conference underway in Wellington, organised by the New Zealand […]
Continue readingRichard Dawkins: Writers’ and Readers’ Festival interview
One of the highlights of last Friday’s Writer’s and Readers Festival in Auckland was Morning Report’s Sean Plunket’s interview with […]
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