After lengthy talks, scientists and government representatives meeting in Yokohama have now finalised the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s […]
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Pests costing economy and environment – RSNZ paper
Weeds, wasps, rats and sea squirts are among a swarm of pests and diseases that represent a growing threat to […]
Continue readingConcern over Kauri dieback disease in Coromandel
Kauri dieback disease has been detected in the Coromandel Peninsula, a part of the country previously thought to be free […]
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 […]
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Influenza A H1N1 in New Zealand – Experts respond
A number of cases of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 (commonly dubbed swine flu) have been recently reported in New […]
Continue readingScientists and Science Communication – Prof Shaun Hendy
Scientists need to step up and share their expertise in a crisis, writes Prof Shaun Hendy, University of Auckland physics […]
Continue readingVideo games and aggression in children – experts respond
Time spent playing violent video games may be linked to aggressive thoughts and behavior in children, according to a new […]
Continue readingNZ should become green economy – RSNZ Paper
New Zealand should strive to become a green economy – low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive – according to […]
Continue readingSearch for Malaysia Airlines aircraft debris – expert reaction
UK SMC: Planes and vessels, including Royal New Zealand Airforce Orion aircraft, continue to search off the western coast of […]
Continue readingNuclear expert – Q&A with Prof Robin Grimes
Three years on from Fukushima, questions are still being asked about the long term impacts of radiation contamination for local […]
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