The first section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report is due out on 9 August. The […]
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Climate Commission’s final advice calls for step-up on climate action – Expert Reaction
Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future – but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says […]
Continue readingDefault KiwiSaver funds to exclude fossil fuel investments – Expert Reaction
Default KiwiSaver schemes will no longer include investments in fossil fuel production, the Government announced today. The news is part […]
Continue readingSelf-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction
A new test that gives women the option to self-screen for cervical cancer, and a more proactive breast screening system, will […]
Continue readingCovid-19 vaccine manufacturing explained – Expert Briefing
Scientists at an Australian biotechnology company explain the process of creating Covid-19 jabs that are likely to end up in […]
Continue readingThe Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission has outlined its advice on how we should reshape our economy to mitigate the climate crisis. The report says current […]
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2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
Continue readingScience Journalism Fund – 2021 round now open
The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund will offer up to $15,000 of funding for projects on native plants under […]
Continue readingMāori & Pacific academics paid & promoted less – Expert Reaction
New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
Continue readingEnvironmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction
An international report looks at the link between the degradation of nature and increasing pandemic risks. The Intergovernmental Platform on […]
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