Antarctica has lost about 3 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992, which corresponds to a sea-level rise of around 8 […]
Continue readingBlog
Science Journalism Fund – round 3 applications now open
Applications are open and eligibility criteria have been updated for the third round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism […]
Continue reading
PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News
This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]
Continue readingPM’s new Chief Science Advisor – Expert Reaction
Prof Juliet Gerrard, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Science, has been appointed as the […]
Continue reading
Preventing youth offending – Expert reaction
Early intervention can help keep prison numbers down and get children off the prison pipeline, according to a new report […]
Continue reading
Violence under-reported in EDs – In the News
Violence has become so commonplace in emergency departments that staff have become apathetic about reporting it, a Christchurch study published […]
Continue reading
Building blocks for life found on Mars – In the News
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life, and they say their findings show […]
Continue reading
Impacts of Mycoplasma bovis eradication – Expert reaction
Cabinet decided on Monday to continue efforts to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Experts say the efforts will have repercussions for […]
Continue readingPay offer to nurses – Expert Reaction
In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs […]
Continue reading
Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]
Continue reading