It’s been a big year for the SMC’s Science Journalism Fellow Steven Trask, who not only finished his postgraduate journalism diploma […]
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1080 research symposium – In the News
The latest research in 1080 predator control is to be discussed at a symposium in Christchurch this week. The symposium, […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: 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 readingCancer: the cost of a life – NZH special series
This week the New Zealand Herald has run an extensive five-part series – in print and online – delving deep […]
Continue readingPM’s Science Prizes – In the News
Leading scientists, students and teachers have been recognised in the 2015 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. The prizes, totalling $1 million, […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s Science Prizes recognise top researchers
The 2015 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes – which provide a total of $1 million across five categories – have been […]
Continue reading‘Earthquake prone’ buildings fall in value – Expert reaction
Placing an official ‘earthquake prone’ sticker on a commercial building lowers its value. However, buildings which are equally earthquake prone, […]
Continue readingHonours for New Zealand’s top researchers – In the News
Outstanding New Zealand researchers have been awarded prestigious medals at the Royal Society of New Zealand 2015 Research Honours event, […]
Continue readingKiwi research gets $54 million boost from Marsden Fund
Could antiseptic handwash make us sicker in the long run? Do zoos make us care more about threatened species? How […]
Continue readingRedefining genetic modification – Expert reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is planning to tweak regulations to clear up confusion over what is and is not a genetically […]
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