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BRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?
The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Superbugs and vaccines – infectious disease
In conjunction with the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, the Science Media Centre hosted an online briefing to preview new research highlights […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Kauri dieback – what happens now?
Kauri, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tree species, are dying. It is becoming apparent that Kauri Dieback disease is […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Unmanned flight – pushing the limits
Consumer-grade and custom-designed drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have exploded onto the market in recent years, opening up a […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Ebola – contagion, containment and treatment
The West African Ebola epidemic isn’t going anywhere in a hurry. The latest WHO report lists over 10,000 cases and […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Predator plague, beech mast and 1080
The largest 1080 predator control operation ever attempted in New Zealand will be carried out in Kahurangi National Park later […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: The Kiwi’s ‘bizzare’ closest relative
A new study has found that Kiwi’s closest relative is the now extinct 2.3-metre tall elephant bird from Madagascar. The […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Do-it-yourself climate modelling
Any Australian and New Zealander with a home computer and an internet connection will soon be able to power up […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate impacts and action — The next IPCC releases
What risks from climate change will New Zealand need to confront? What areas are most vulnerable, and what actions will […]
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