Despite doubt-mongering by the Food and Beverage industry, a tax on sugary drinks would help counter childhood obesity and dental caries, writes University […]
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Preparing to March for Science – In the News
Around the world, people who value science are preparing to participate in the #marchforscience on Earth Day, April 22nd, with […]
Continue reading90-day law research widely covered – In the News
New research analysing the impact of a controversial 90-day trial period for new employees has been widely covered in the […]
Continue readingLittle impact from 90-day hiring law – Expert reaction
Laws introducing a 90-day trial period for newly hired employees have had little impact on the labour market, finds new […]
Continue readingUnstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction
New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]
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 […]
Continue readingPush for Keytruda funding – Expert reaction
Public pressure is growing for the Government to fund the melanoma drug Keytruda, listed as ‘low priority’ by drug funding […]
Continue readingWhy do governments support research? – Sir Peter Gluckman
Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, discuses the history and future of government research funding in latest […]
Continue readingPublic health researchers under attack – editorial
Public health researchers are calling for greater integrity in policy making and an end to the attack strategies which have […]
Continue readingMarsden Fund awards $59 million for research
‘Can plants get sunburnt?’, ‘how and when does cooperation develop in infants?’ and ‘how has religion shaped Kiwi attitudes?’ These […]
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