We need to fund more research into an algae clogging southern lakes says University of Otago’s Dr Marc Schallenberg on […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Govt cyber security spend welcome – Dr Ian Welch
In the New Zealand Herald Victoria University Wellington cyber security researcher Dr Ian Welch welcomes increased government investment in cyber […]
Continue readingScience recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Several prominent New Zealanders have been recognised for their services to science in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating […]
Continue readingFish report authors respond to criticisms – NZ Herald
The authors of a report reconstructing the history of New Zealand’s fisheries catch – and finding it out of step […]
Continue readingThe perils of over-exercising and under-eating – Waikato Q&A
The University of Waikato held a live online Q&A session with their experts, covering issues such as over-exercising, ‘fitness addiction […]
Continue readingThe high public cost of muzzling scientists – Shaun Hendy
Ahead of the launch of his new book Silencing Science, Prof Shaun Hendy has written an opinion article for the […]
Continue readingQ&A with forensic scientist Keith Bedford – NZ Herald
As Prime’s new documentary series Forensics NZ goes to air, the New Zealand Herald quizzes Dr Keith Bedford from ESR […]
Continue readingOtago top NZ research contributor in global index
The latest Nature Index puts the University of Otago at 303 in a global research ranking of thousands of universities, […]
Continue readingProf Peter Kemp on GMOs in the Hawke’s Bay
Writing in Hawke’s Bay Today Professor Peter Kemp, Head of the Institute of Agriculture and the Environment at Massey University, […]
Continue readingThe art of science advice – RNZ
Radio New Zealand science journalist Veronika Meduna recently quizzed New Zealand’s chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia’s newly-appointed […]
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