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Reflections on Science | Published: 18 January 201318 January 2013

On the Australian science commentary site The Conversation, climatologists from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology spell out the situation for […]

In the News | Published: 18 January 201318 January 2013

A comprehensive review of research examining the link between sugar intake and weight has confirmed that the sweet stuff plays […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 January 2013

Not one, but two infectious diseases have been raising concerns among New Zealand experts as they prepare for the 2013 […]

In the News | Published: 15 January 201315 January 2013

A Norwegian economist has questioned the findings of a highly publicised New Zealand study which found a causal link between […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 January 201317 January 2013

Heavy cannabis use during the teenage years may not be directly responsible for lower IQ, says a researcher questioning the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 January 201309 January 2013

The Australian Science Media Centre has collected extensive commentary from experts on a range of issues relating to the heatwave […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 January 201307 January 2013

Commentary gathered by our colleagues at the UK SMC on the first hand transplant completed in the UK. Meanwhile, US […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 20 December 201220 December 2012

In the New Zealand Herald, Sarah Daniell poses 12 questions to Vicki Hyde, spokeswoman for the NZ Skeptics Society, just […]

In the News | Published: 20 December 201220 December 2012

A New Zealand scientist has been awarded a prestigious medal in recognition of his furthering the work of Albert Einstein. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 December 2012

The shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has left many wondering how […]