The place of humanities in a university raises issues that extend far beyond a single department, argues Emeritus Professor Gareth […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Sustainable harvest solution to kereru conflict – Professor Len Gillman
It might seem surprising coming from a conservationist, but sustainable harvest of kereru could satisfy everyone’s needs, writes AUT’s Professor […]
Continue readingOlympic exile fair response to state-led cheating – Prof Mark Orams
Keeping tabs on competitive advantage in sport is crucial to making sure competition is fair, writes AUT’s Professor Mark Orams in […]
Continue readingGiant leap to pest-free NZ is attainable – Dr James Russell
Reaching a predator-free goal by 2050 is attainable, but will require a huge cultural shift, writes conservation biologist Dr James […]
Continue readingIt’s a people problem, not a pest problem – Wayne Linklater
In the hubbub following the Government’s call for a predator-free New Zealand, one point has been missing, writes Dr Wayne […]
Continue readingObesity link significant find – Tony Merriman and Dave Grattan
Writing in the Otago Daily Times, University of Otago Professors Tony Merriman and Dave Grattan discuss the significance of new researching finding […]
Continue readingLimits to brain scanning technology – Prof Donna Rose Addis
A proposal to test how reliable brain scans could be in detecting whether suspects knew anything about a crime goes […]
Continue readingClimate change facts for Kiwis – Tim Naish and James Renwick
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, Victoria University of Wellington professors Tim Naish and James Renwick – ahead of their nationwide speaking […]
Continue readingNatural Health Bill a bitter pill – Julia Rucklidge
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, University of Canterbury Clinical psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge outlines her concerns over legislation to control […]
Continue readingWhat can be done to stop lake snot? – Dr Marc Schallenberg
We need to fund more research into an algae clogging southern lakes says University of Otago’s Dr Marc Schallenberg on […]
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